I need to change both of my valve cover gaskets as they are leaking slightly. So, I am going to attempt to do it myself and wanted to know what I should use to clean the surfaces before placing the new gaskets on? Also, should I put anything on the surfaces with the new gaskets?
They should be pretty clean. You'll need to glue the gasket to the cover. The gaskets have little metal spacers to stop them being compressed too much ... Be careful you don't drop them in the engine.
I put hylomar on the one side toward the cover. If you don't mind a choke worthy price, get the new bolts with the mini seal at the bottom. I had some take offs which I used.
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