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Thread: Thoughts on how to remedy this oil leak?

  1. 04-22-2023, 06:46 PM #1
    AzioAceAzio
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    Thoughts on how to remedy this oil leak?

    Oil is leaking at this weak spot between my head and valve cover and dripping onto my SSI's causing a large amount of smoke. Tired the silicone gaskets but as you can see the space is too large to seal with just that. Think gasket maker is the next step?

    • Upgraded 930 covers
    • No low spots on valve covers (sanded at 180 on glass)
    • Proper torque

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  2. 04-23-2023, 04:10 AM #2
    Rick Cabell
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    Your leak is between your valve cover and cam housing, not your head. Clean both surfaces and use the green gasket with silicone bead.
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  3. 04-23-2023, 04:19 AM #3
    Rick Cabell
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    Here are the gaskets to use. Torque spec is about 7 lbs, sometimes you have to go 10-12
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  4. 04-23-2023, 07:22 AM #4
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    Be careful to torque the nuts up in the proper sequence to avoid warping your flat valve covers.
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