Because oil was leaking, I changed the left valve cover gasket. However, now I find more oil leaking than before. Here's what I did in the process of replacing the gasket:
1. Properly cleaned the mating surfaces of oil and old sealant.
2. Fitted the gasket properly in the groves of the cover.
3. Applied new sealant in all the corners, as indicated in Haynes manual.
4. Closed up the cover -- I didn't have a torque wrench, but I screwed the bolts neither too tightly nor too loosely.
Any suggestions as to what I should do to prevent the oil leak? Should I be applying the sealant all along the edges rather than just the corners?
I am a novice as far as car repair is concerned and would appreciate any help.
Thank you.
Troy.
1. Properly cleaned the mating surfaces of oil and old sealant.
2. Fitted the gasket properly in the groves of the cover.
3. Applied new sealant in all the corners, as indicated in Haynes manual.
4. Closed up the cover -- I didn't have a torque wrench, but I screwed the bolts neither too tightly nor too loosely.
Any suggestions as to what I should do to prevent the oil leak? Should I be applying the sealant all along the edges rather than just the corners?
I am a novice as far as car repair is concerned and would appreciate any help.
Thank you.
Troy.
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