It's a little dirty

"PowderHound" (PowderHound) 06/16/2015 at 22:55 • Filed to: None

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Hopefully this whole valve cover gasket stuff goes well. At least I get to see a little of what’s going on in there

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > PowderHound 06/16/2015 at 22:59

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mate i hate to alarm you, but i think your engine is upside down

dogisbadob > PowderHound 06/16/2015 at 23:01

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Just be glad it’s not a transverse V6!

mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/ > PowderHound 06/16/2015 at 23:04

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Make sure to use gasket maker (high temp sealant) where you car calls for it! Unless you enjoy leaks.

PowderHound > mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/ 06/16/2015 at 23:06

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Have to double check the fsm before I do it. Parts are still a few days out

PowderHound > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 06/16/2015 at 23:06

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Not upside down but sideways!

mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/ > PowderHound 06/16/2015 at 23:09

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OEM or equivalent? The other thing that is important is torque. Use a torque wrench with the manufacture’s specs! Sorry if you didn't want/need any advice lol

Takuro Spirit > PowderHound 06/16/2015 at 23:10

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RTV all four corners, and the edges of the black half moon seals in the back end of the head.

PowderHound > mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/ 06/16/2015 at 23:25

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OEM and torque is something like 3.7ft/lbs so it's basically turn until it's a bit tight. The bolts only have threads on the last maybe 1/4 inch.

PowderHound > Takuro Spirit 06/16/2015 at 23:27

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I ordered new half moon seals but they seem fine. Not sure if I should replace them. And with the RTV i put it in between the gasket and he block right?

mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/ > PowderHound 06/16/2015 at 23:33

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Yeah I never use a torque wrench, but I did for my VC gasket. But yeah you can basically just tighten by feel, just don’t crush the gasket. And cleaning off the old gasket maker is important as well for a proper seal.

Takuro Spirit > PowderHound 06/16/2015 at 23:34

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Yeah its just to keep the corners and gaps sealed. There should be good illustrations online or in the manual.

PowderHound > mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/ 06/16/2015 at 23:49

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I bought all new ones solely since its at 180k. Didn't look all too necessary

PowderHound > Takuro Spirit 06/16/2015 at 23:52

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I just need to look more. I think I'm always seeing the one for the STi online.

mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/ > PowderHound 06/16/2015 at 23:53

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Gasket maker = high temp sealent = RTV. There will probably (should) be some caked on where you’re going to put the new sealent.

Takuro Spirit > PowderHound 06/17/2015 at 00:00

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Same thing. My N/A EJ25d was no different from my buddy’s STi.

PowderHound > mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/ 06/17/2015 at 00:01

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Definitely was. Basically the four corners.

PowderHound > Takuro Spirit 06/17/2015 at 00:03

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Awesome. Good to know