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July 13, 2017, 03:19:09 pm

Dubdoc

Leaky AAZ valve cover cure ????
« on: July 13, 2017, 03:19:09 pm »
Does anyone know of a surefire cure for the always-leaky AAZ valve cover ???
« Last Edit: July 13, 2017, 03:24:15 pm by Dubdoc »



Reply #1July 14, 2017, 03:17:51 pm

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Re: Leaky AAZ valve cover cure ????
« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2017, 03:17:51 pm »
aluminum valve cover i'd say, but i think i have seen you say that you are opposed to that.

they always need a dab sealer around the bump for the cam
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Reply #2July 15, 2017, 02:37:18 am

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Re: Leaky AAZ valve cover cure ????
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2017, 02:37:18 am »
I put a G60 valve cover on mine.
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Reply #3July 23, 2017, 09:39:57 am

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Re: Leaky AAZ valve cover cure ????
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2017, 09:39:57 am »
I'd do the G60 if you can drill and tap without issue.
My fix was a thin bead of "The Right Stuff" on both sides of a new gasket. It really is fantastic stuff. Just be sure you're done taking the cover off for a while.
Zero leaks now - sweet.

I also had a leak at the hockey puck grommet (50° engine). I found a tighter grommet in my box of crap that sealed it.
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