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Old Jun 11, 2015 | 05:44 PM
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some new goodies for my first project arrived today!
Finally got all the necessary tools and parts to work on the beast. Doing spark plugs, wires, and valve cover seals. I believe I will still need some rtv for the seals. I am a bit disappointed at how the valve cover gaskets were packed. Hopefully it won't cause any problems. Is there anything else I need to tackle this project?














This wrench feels great excellent craftsmanship.











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Old Jun 11, 2015 | 06:17 PM
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A 17mm open end wrench to pop the leads off the spark plugs

On the rocker covers you will need RTV silicone for the breather top and the oil filler top (photo attached so you know what I mean)

None needed on the main seals
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Old Jun 11, 2015 | 06:20 PM
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Gotcha. thanks for the heads up. I bought the spark plug removal tool and forgot to take a picture. Are you sure no rtv for the main seal?
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Originally Posted by gjunon
Gotcha. thanks for the heads up. I bought the spark plug removal tool and forgot to take a picture. Are you sure no rtv for the main seal?
It's not recommended in the manual, I didn't need to use any on mine and they are fine, no leaks

Just make sure you clean out the valley for the gasket really good on the covers
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Old Jun 11, 2015 | 06:38 PM
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It's not recommended in the manual, I didn't need to use any on mine and they are fine, no leaks

Just make sure you clean out the valley for the gasket really good on the covers
Great! Will do. Thanks for the help!
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Great! Will do. Thanks for the help!
Just one last thing

After you fit everything back up and take it for a drive, after it cools back down check the torque settings again

You don't HAVE to do this but is something I do to triple check everything is good
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Originally Posted by menace2sobriety
Just one last thing

After you fit everything back up and take it for a drive, after it cools back down check the torque settings again

You don't HAVE to do this but is something I do to triple check everything is good

Makes sense. I will wait 24 hours for the RTV to cure then take her for a spin!
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it was a pita cleaning up those valve covers.. but it ran way better... worth the time if you like diy...
good job!
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it was a pita cleaning up those valve covers.. but it ran way better... worth the time if you like diy...
good job!
Already bought some brake cleaner and metal polish! Going to be a fun project
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You need an in-lbs torque wrench for the valve cover bolts. The spec is 72 in-lbs.
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Originally Posted by Efivehundred
You need an in-lbs torque wrench for the valve cover bolts. The spec is 72 in-lbs.
Already bought a sexy one from precision instruments
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I'm using red rtv for temperature up to 650F. Has anyone had experience using the higher temperature black rtv or will the red work?
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You need an in-lbs torque wrench for the valve cover bolts. The spec is 72 in-lbs.
In-lbs is nothing; 6 ft-lbs. Just gently snug by hand and be done.
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In-lbs is nothing; 6 ft-lbs. Just gently snug by hand and be done.

Thanks will do!
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