Valve cover gasket question. - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

100_Percent_Juice · 2014-02-14, 07:01 PM

I am in the process of replacing the gaskets on my valve covers and I was wondering where I'm supposed to put the silicone? I watched a youtube video of a guy only putting it on the round side of the D shaped plugs, but then I've read several people posting about putting it all over the outside gasket. The only thing I know for certain is that I don't want to do the job a second time.

renosubby · 2014-02-14, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

I am in the process of replacing the gaskets on my valve covers and I was wondering where I'm supposed to put the silicone? I watched a youtube video of a guy only putting it on the round side of the D shaped plugs, but then I've read several people posting about putting it all over the outside gasket. The only thing I know for certain is that I don't want to do the job a second time.

The whole front up to about and inch from the middle holes for the covers bolts then start and inch after the middle holes go around the back to cover the half moon gasket and alittle but over them. Then do the Same to other side

Kinda hard to explain

100_Percent_Juice · 2014-02-14, 09:48 PM

Wouldn't I create a leak by only doing a partial silicone?

Kevin M · 2014-02-15, 10:52 AM

Joel, if you want to stop by the shop we can print you out the service manual pages showing where the silicon goes.

sperry · 2014-02-15, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin M

Joel, if you want to stop by the shop we can print you out the service manual pages showing where the silicon goes.

Or just try http://www.seccs.org/tech

Kevin M · 2014-02-15, 01:36 PM

I always forget that's there.

100_Percent_Juice · 2014-02-17, 07:11 PM

I knew it was there. It's just that it had been so long since I've pressed the new thread button.

100_Percent_Juice · 2014-04-18, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by renosubby

The whole front up to about and inch from the middle holes for the covers bolts then start and inch after the middle holes go around the back to cover the half moon gasket and alittle but over them. Then do the Same to other side

Kinda hard to explain

Hey thanks. I didn't mean to come off ungrateful for your response.

2014-02-14, 07:01 PM	#1
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	Valve cover gasket question. I am in the process of replacing the gaskets on my valve covers and I was wondering where I'm supposed to put the silicone? I watched a youtube video of a guy only putting it on the round side of the D shaped plugs, but then I've read several people posting about putting it all over the outside gasket. The only thing I know for certain is that I don't want to do the job a second time. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2014-02-14, 09:48 PM	#3
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	Wouldn't I create a leak by only doing a partial silicone? __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2014-02-15, 10:52 AM	#4
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Joel, if you want to stop by the shop we can print you out the service manual pages showing where the silicon goes. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2014-02-15, 01:36 PM	#6
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	I always forget that's there. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2014-02-17, 07:11 PM	#7
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	I knew it was there. It's just that it had been so long since I've pressed the new thread button. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

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