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| jim_hoyland |
 Jun 17 2026, 07:28 AM
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Get that VIN ?  Group: Members Posts: 10,088 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California 
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Should new valve cover gaskets be glued or set in a film of grease ?
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| 76-914 |
Jun 17 2026, 07:30 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,899 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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I didn't use either Jim. I did weld in some tabs to keep them from slipping though. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| VaccaRabite |
Jun 17 2026, 07:47 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,884 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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A THIN film of RTV on the valve cover side of the gasket only. DO NOT glue the gasket to the head!
This will keep the gasket in place during install and will allow the gasket to be used for years instead of replaced at every oil change. Zach |
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| jim_hoyland |
Jun 17 2026, 08:46 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 10,088 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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Like this ?
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| FlacaProductions |
Jun 17 2026, 08:52 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,233 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California
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I use gasketcinch on the cover side and some grease (swepco 101) on the head side.
This keeps the gasket in place and after the bale is snapped in place you can slide the cover around a little and make sure it is seated well. Also-make sure the VW logo is upside down - or at least put them back on the way they came off. https://a.co/d/07Kgna1S |
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| rfinegan |
Jun 17 2026, 10:24 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 8-February 13 From: NC Member No.: 15,499 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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a little contact spay to hold to gasket to cover and a dab or grease on the side the goes on the head |
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| jim_hoyland |
Jun 17 2026, 10:57 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 10,088 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Thanks.
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| brant |
Jun 17 2026, 11:03 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,212 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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I put them in dry
Usually about 3 uses each gasket Just changed them and did valves yesterday Reused the dry gaskets Test drive this morning and no leaks |
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| 930cabman |
Jun 17 2026, 11:57 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,710 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(brant @ Jun 17 2026, 11:03 AM)  I put them in dry Usually about 3 uses each gasket Just changed them and did valves yesterday Reused the dry gaskets Test drive this morning and no leaks you have better luck than me, I use a non drying sealant on both side of the gasket. it's a simple cleanup when next time comes around |
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