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removing rocker cover - Lexuspat - 29-03-2019
Hi all,
Anyone know if there's a certain way to remove and refit the rocker cover. I want to take it off to give it a clean up but not sure if there's a certain pattern for the nuts for removal and refit
Any help would be great
removing rocker cover - Lexusboy - 29-03-2019
Pat it striaght forward to remove the rocker cover.
After removing the gasket and thoroughly cleaning the surface down
Thoroughly clean the inside of the valve cover from any crud and you might as well clean the outside too while you have it off.
Place a small bead of silicon gasket maker into the groove of the valve cover where the gasket will sit. Also place a small bead on the top of the head where the gasket will sit. DO NOT put so much that it will bleed into the rocker assembly and mix with the oil when you tighten down the valve cover.
After you place the new gasket onto the valve cover place the cover back onto the head. Put the new rubber washer type seals in their three holes and put the nuts on finger tight.
I think its a 10mm socket tighten down the middle nut first and then your outside nuts. Make sure it is tight and secure.
Be careful not to pinch the gasket..
Be sure everything is tightened down and you're done.