2019-07-29 Valve Cover Gasket Test Fixture

2019-07-29 Valve Cover Gasket Test Fixture

So I pooched the valve cover gasket resulting in a leak. Look by left hand side spark plug. Gap in rubber seal.

Built a 'test fixture' so I could glue gasket to cover then allow it to dry. I don't have a pic, but I placed weights on the cover to keep everything compressed while Yamabond #4 set up.

Drilled holes in 1/2" plywood to allow rubber cam caps and EGR ports to drop down allowing gasket contact to plywood.

Success! Gasket firmly glued, no loose points anywhere along contact area. Applied a little red Mobil 1 syn grease and she's ready for install.