Doing Valve cover gasket. What RTV to use

[f1torrents]

I am planning out my valve cover gasket job. I have everything together except the RTV to seal the corners.
I have a few questions for the Guru's here.

-Should I seal the head and cover side of the gasket or just one of them? Which?
-Should I just use sealant on the corners or a thin bead all the way around?
-Which sealant would be appropriate of these? Or any other options ?

--Black - Max oil resistance and temp 500F
http://www.permatex.com/products/pro...t-maker-detail

--Red - High temp 650F
http://www.permatex.com/products/pro...-gasket-detail

--Copper - Max temp 700F
http://www.permatex.com/products/pro...t-maker-detail

I have also read in a post that removing the Valve cover you are sure to break the PCV valve.
How likely is this to actually break?

Thanks for the advice.

[ProAudi]

Black is fine, just BUY the best gasket U can find..................

[travrach]

Black is fine, just BUY the best gasket U can find..................

^Yup, Black is fine. And only put sealant under gasket-as in onto head in needed spots. See pic at end of this-
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...e-Cover-Gasket

The hose at the back of the valve for PCV can become brittle, but if you are careful when removing you should be ok, or you can get a new one and play it safe. Happy

[jalcom1]

I used red because it was the same price at the time but I agree black should be fine.

[f1torrents]

Cool thanks.
I already have a tube of the copper but I will grab some black.

I an reading and reading like crazy for this little job. I have done 3 timing belts, but like to be 100% ready when I start.

The cam tensioner gasket half moon. Is it built into my VCG ?



I got the TOPRAN GERMANY "made in DENMARK" gasket


Or is it another part I should buy and replace as well?

[ProAudi]

The gasket goes on DRY, only use the RTV on seams, corners. DON'T over do it !! Let it dry BEFORE U run the car.


RTV is the devil, it plugs oil pasages big time....................

turning wrenchs over 35 years

[Matt Devo]

The cam tensioner gasket half moon. Is it built into my VCG ?

no, that half-moon is for the exhaust side; the one under the CCT is separate and on the intake side

[f1torrents]

Ok sounds good.

Going to.

-Use the black RTV
-Only on the corners under the gasket.
-Not on the spark plug gasket? or the half moon? This is the only place that is leaking BTW. In the spark plug holes
-Be careful of the PVC
-Not doing the Cam gasket at this time.

[travrach]

^All sounds good, don't put on spark plug holes. However I'd put a small strip-like smearing it with your finger..not bead under the half moon, and of course a small drop at the half moon corners.
Also make sure head is very clean before putting RTV on.

[ProAudi]

^All sounds good, don't put on spark plug holes. However I'd put a small strip-like smearing it with your finger..not bead under the half moon, and of course a small drop at the half moon corners.

Less is best, If VC leak its too much blow by...................

[maurizio]

black stuff is what i used.
Leave the oil cap off overnight so it can dry quicker on the inside.

[f1torrents]

I'm very comfortable now.
Only bad thing is they are calling for rain all week...

Thanks for all the helpful insight guys..