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Re: silicone valve cover gaskets - made easy! - and by accident!

To: tspeed@carolina.rr.com
Subject: Re: silicone valve cover gaskets - made easy! - and by accident!
Date: Thu, 1 May 2003 10:08:18 EDT
Cc: Spridgets@autox.team.net
In a message dated 4/30/03 5:26:57 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
tspeed@carolina.rr.com writes:


> His variation is to coat the bottom of the
> gasket and the mating surface of the head with liberal amounts of motor
> oil. Then install the cover to the head loosely. After it sets up
> overnight, you have a perfect seal and don't have to re-apply anything
> since there is usually a little bit of oil around to keep the cork nice
> and pliable.
> 

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Where does the silicone go?

Allen Hefner
Phila. Region SCCA Rally Steward
'77 MG Midget  (#51 FSP)
'75 MG Midget (The Project)
'99 Ford Contour SE Sport (24v V6)

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