what kind of glue on valve cover gaskets

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What kind of glue should I use between the gasket and the cover? As per Mr Muire's book, I'll use a thin layer of grease between the gasket and the head.

steponmebbbboom · Samba Member Joined: May 01, 2004 Posts: 6390

Muir has it right in that instance, Use no glue.

Glenn · Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2006 4:52 pm Post subject:

Permatex aviation just on the valve cover.
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ratwell · Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2006 6:05 pm Post subject:

No glue, no greases. Only non-curing sealants.
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rsorak · Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2006 6:23 pm Post subject:

I use silicone sealer between the gasket and cover. Nothing between the gasket and head.
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VWBusrepairman · Samba Member Joined: July 06, 2004 Posts: 4726

I apply a small bead of the blue permatex to the cover side and allow it to warm in the sun. Once dry, I put it on and can take it off a time or two without getting new gaskets. Those bailing wires can be tricky some times, allowing the gasket to move if you're not very careful.

Northstate Trev · Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2006 9:08 pm Post subject:

I bought a set of reuseable silicone Gaskets from real gaskets, no sealer and they don't leak, every time! They weren't very expensive either
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