Here we go, pulled the valve cover gasket on my 1987 3.0 OMC. Had cork gasket replacement manual says 45 ft lbs. I say to myself, Self that is a **** load of torque on these little bolts. Tighten'er down to about 30 lbs and say oh that is good enough. Sleep on it and say well the manny says 45 ft. lbs. Go back out start trying to get slowly to 45. Then SNAP one then like a idiot I keep going...SNAP #2 bolt. Get them out of the head no problems, put on second cork gasket and tighten to where I see gasket squeeze out some. Go to the launch and warm her up and guess WHAT? nice leak on the port side (3 bolt side).
Question:
I picked up FelPro 17900 gasket for 3.0 marine (seems to be rubber). Now FelPro's instructions say use gasket sealer on the gasket. I am torn on whether or not to use permatex high temp? I am also picking up some new bolts from NAPA. I think these bolts are originals.
So RTV gasket sealer or not? Thin coating of RTV or not?
Thanks
Palace
Question:
I picked up FelPro 17900 gasket for 3.0 marine (seems to be rubber). Now FelPro's instructions say use gasket sealer on the gasket. I am torn on whether or not to use permatex high temp? I am also picking up some new bolts from NAPA. I think these bolts are originals.
So RTV gasket sealer or not? Thin coating of RTV or not?
Thanks
Palace