[YELLOW-MR2]

do you have to put rtv silicone around the valve cover gasket when re instaling the valve cover gasket?

or can i just put the gasket on as is??

 

[csandys]

I've been using permatex hi tack red sealant. It comes off easily but keeps it from leaking.

 

[bowlofrice]

make sure you get the corners of the cam humps with the sealant.

 

[YELLOW-MR2]

so do i put the rtv on the outside lining of the valve cover gasket? or directly in between the gasket and the metal surface

 

[smcf]

so do i put the rtv on the outside lining of the valve cover gasket? or directly in between the gasket and the metal surface

http://www.mr2-tech.com/bgb/mechanical/volume1/engine_mechanical.htm
It goes on the head near the cam caps. Check the procedure in the link.

 

[YELLOW-MR2]

the procedure link really dont explain where to put the rtv,

 

[ADent55]

Page em-126

 

[smcf]

the procedure link really dont explain where to put the rtv,

 

[dsw20t]

do you have to put rtv silicone around the valve cover gasket when re instaling the valve cover gasket?

or can i just put the gasket on as is??

Yes, use RTC silicone. Apply gel to the valvecover groove and make sure you get the corners, and then lay the rubber gasket on top of it. What I then did was..turn the VC around and place it on a clean surface...so the VC is actually adding pressure down on the gasket. I'd wait like 15-25mins...then I'll check and see if it holds or not. Be sure to use Allen wrench VC screws as offered at twosrus.com cause if you reuse old screws, there's a potential chance for another leak.