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Re: Valve Cover Gasket
Posted by Derek in Durham [Email] (more from Derek in Durham) on Wed, 9 Apr 2003 10:54:03
In Reply to: Valve Cover Gasket, GaryG, Wed, 9 Apr 2003 10:30:02
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What kind of engine?
No real consensus yet on the V6. Apparently the plastic covers distort or warp over time. My advice on the V6: always use new gaskets if they have more than a couple thousand miles. Gaskets are cheap. (Elring really is the OEM so you don't need to buy official Saab.) Don't use silicone all around on the V6. In fact... many of us think no silicone at all. Saab calls for blue silicone in the corners only but this doesn't seem to prevent leaks. Some have used a little black silicone with OK results.
I have a couple thousand miles on new gaskets sealed all around (VERY lightly) with Permatex Hylomar. Working great so far; I would recommend it.
You can search for numerous posts on this topic, some by me, many by others.
Derek
1994 900 SE V6 130,300mi
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