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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 06:14 PM
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Has anyone ever replaced the valve cover gaskets, and spark plug boots on the 4G94 engines? I was curious as to whether or not I should silicone/sealant on the spark tube gaskets?
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 06:20 PM
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Nope. No need for silicone. A quality gasket is perfect.
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 01:10 PM
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So the valve cover gasket doesnt require anything either? Just press it on??
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Just the gasket.

Don't over torque it.
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 03:29 PM
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30 in pounds of torque for valve cover.
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 05:06 PM
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Thanks guys, I just got it all back together, and the test drive was smooth!
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