Valve cover gasket replacement tips - oil leak

[93whitemtx]

Hi everyone, quick question. Been tinkering away on my 93 SHO but I have a slight oil leak/ smoke from the rear valve cover on the passenger side. ive had it apart twice and I made sure to not roll the gasket but it is still leaking. I think ive read to use rtv on the cam **** but I cant find where I seen it on here. Thanks in advance!

 

[luigisho]

Yes. There was rtv type sealant on it from the factory if I remember correctly. I always used the old stuff as a guide when I replaced those gaskets.

This has what you're looking for http://www.shophoenixproject.com/upper60k/upper60k.htm

 

[rubydist]

use a dab of rtv at each sharp corner where the vc gasket goes around a cam opening.

also make sure that the seal is not rolled under at the right rear corner of the rear valve cover, and that the cam seals are not leaking.

 

[93whitemtx]

Okay that's what I needed to know, I've got a ways to go with this car still so I'll be checking an replacing a few more things! Thanks guys

 

[SHOdded]

I've read on here it helps to install headless bolts as guides for installing the rear valve cover. Prevents gasket roll as well in that pesky corner.

 

[93whitemtx]

That Is pretty ingenious, if I do say so