Tips for Installing Press-in-Place Valve Cover Gaskets | Fel-Pro Gaskets
Summary
TLDRJohn Gurnig, a master certified technician from Fell Pro, discusses installing press and place valve cover gaskets, spark plug tube seals, and valve cover grommets. He emphasizes the importance of clean sealing surfaces and proper part orientation. Gurnig demonstrates how to correctly position gaskets, avoid common mistakes, and use tools for tube seal installation. He also covers replacing grommets and applying RTV silicone to seal imperfect areas, ensuring a professional repair.
Takeaways
- 🔧 Fel-Pro gaskets are designed for the repair environment, ensuring perfect sealing in real-world scenarios.
- 🧰 Each gasket set includes all necessary components, such as gaskets, tube seals, and grommets.
- ⚙️ Always clean and dry sealing surfaces before starting any job and check that the valve covers are in good condition.
- 🔩 Lay the gasket on the valve cover and press it straight down into the groove, avoiding sliding with your thumb to ensure proper alignment.
- 📏 For V-type engines, make sure to distinguish between left and right gaskets and place them accordingly.
- ⚠️ Work in short increments between bolt holes to properly seat the gasket without misalignment.
- 🔩 Spark plug tube seals can either be pressed in place or driven in, depending on the valve cover. Always check the seal’s orientation before installation.
- 🔨 Use a seal driver or a large socket to install the tube seals, ensuring the tapered side faces the tube.
- 🛠️ For valve cover grommets, use a vise and screwdriver to replace them, ensuring the retention features hold the grommet in place.
- 💡 Apply a small dab of RTV in specific areas (such as timing covers or half-moon areas) to seal imperfect surfaces, but avoid using it on the entire gasket to prevent leaks.
Q & A
What is the primary purpose of Fel-Pro's valve cover gaskets?
-Fel-Pro designs valve cover gaskets specifically for the repair environment to provide a reliable seal, even when dealing with imperfect sealing surfaces typically found in real-world scenarios.
What components are included in a Fel-Pro gasket set?
-Fel-Pro gasket sets include all necessary components for a complete repair, such as gaskets, spark plug tube seals, and valve cover grommets, ensuring the technician has everything needed for the job.
What is the recommended procedure before installing a valve cover gasket?
-Before installing a valve cover gasket, it is recommended to ensure that all sealing surfaces are clean and dry, and to check the covers for any cracks or damage.
What retention features do Fel-Pro valve cover gaskets incorporate?
-Fel-Pro valve cover gaskets incorporate various retention features to help hold the gasket securely in the groove, preventing misalignment during installation.
What should you keep in mind when installing gaskets on V-type engines?
-For V-type engines, there may be left and right valve cover gaskets. It's important to lay the gasket onto the covers first and ensure that the correct gasket is used on the corresponding cover.
What is the proper technique for installing a gasket into the groove?
-The proper technique is to start at one area and push the gasket straight down into the groove, working in short increments between two points (such as bolt holes). Avoid pushing the gasket along with your thumb, as this can cause misalignment.
How do you install a press-and-place spark plug tube seal?
-To install a press-and-place spark plug tube seal, simply push the seal straight down into the groove, making sure it is properly seated.
What should you check before installing tube seals that need to be driven into place?
-Before installing tube seals that need to be driven in, check the orientation of the sealing lip. One side is tapered, and this side should face the tube for proper alignment when fitting the cover over the head.
What tools are recommended for installing tube seals?
-It is recommended to use a seal driver or a large socket to drive the seal into place to avoid damaging the seal during installation.
How should RTV (Room Temperature Vulcanizing) sealant be applied in areas requiring additional sealing?
-RTV should be applied sparingly as a small dab on the cylinder head in areas with machined surfaces or where different castings meet (e.g., timing cover or cam journals). Avoid applying RTV to the entire gasket, as it can cause excessive compression, leading to gasket failure.
Outlines
🔧 Introduction to Valve Cover Gaskets and Fel-Pro's Approach
John Gurnick, ASE Master Certified Technician from Fel-Pro Field Test Garage in Skokie, Illinois, introduces himself and outlines the topics of the video. He will address common issues related to press-and-place valve cover gaskets, spark plug tube seals, and valve cover grommets. He emphasizes Fel-Pro's design approach, where gaskets are specifically created for the repair environment, ensuring that all necessary components like gaskets, tube seals, and grommets are included in their kits. The goal is to help achieve a perfect seal on surfaces encountered in real-world scenarios.
🛠️ Steps for Proper Valve Cover Gasket Installation
John explains the process of laying the gasket on the valve cover, ensuring a correct fit by pressing the gasket into the groove. He stresses the importance of preparing the work area—clean and dry sealing surfaces with no cracks on the covers. For V-type engines, he advises checking the left and right gasket orientation. He cautions against pushing the gasket along the groove with your thumb, as this could misalign it. Instead, work in short increments between two bolt holes for a precise fit, ensuring the gasket stays aligned with the groove.
⚡ Installation of Spark Plug Tube Seals
John explains the different methods for installing spark plug tube seals depending on the valve cover. For press-and-place gaskets, he recommends pushing the gasket directly into the groove. For seals that need to be driven into place, he advises using a seal driver or a large socket. He highlights the importance of positioning the tube seal correctly, with the tapered side facing the tube to ensure a smooth fit when placing the cover over the head.
🔩 How to Replace Valve Cover Grommets
Some valve covers require grommets for installation. John explains the process of removing old grommets using a small screwdriver and replacing them with new ones. Fel-Pro's grommets are designed with built-in retention features to help them stay securely in place. Once the grommets are replaced, they can be installed in the cover, which is then ready to be installed onto the vehicle. He emphasizes the importance of following the manufacturer’s torque sequence and specifications when tightening the cover.
🛑 Use of RTV in Imperfect Areas
In some engines, there may be areas where different castings meet, such as at the timing cover or cam journal. John advises applying a small dab of RTV to these imperfect areas on the cylinder head to ensure proper sealing. He warns against applying RTV to the entire gasket, as this could cause over-compression and lead to leaks. The gaskets are designed to fit precisely within specified tolerances, and excessive RTV can cause them to split or shift out of place.
💻 Conclusion: Tips and Resources from Fel-Pro
John wraps up the video by reminding viewers that Fel-Pro gaskets are designed for the repair environment and are trusted by professionals. He encourages viewers to visit the Fel-Pro website for more sealing tips and product information. He signs off by reinforcing Fel-Pro’s message of 'installing confidence' with their trusted gasket products.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Valve cover gaskets
💡Press and place gaskets
💡Spark plug tube seals
💡Grommets
💡Sealing surfaces
💡Retention features
💡Torque sequence
💡RTV (Room Temperature Vulcanizing) sealant
💡Tapered seal
💡Repair environment
Highlights
Introduction of John Gurnig, ASE Master Certified Technician from the Fel-Pro Field Test Garage in Skokie, Illinois.
Fel-Pro designs gaskets for the repair environment to ensure perfect sealing surfaces in real-world conditions.
Fel-Pro gasket sets include all the necessary components like gaskets, tube seals, and grommets required for repair jobs.
When installing valve cover gaskets, ensure the sealing surfaces are clean and dry, and that the covers are in good condition with no cracks.
Fel-Pro gaskets incorporate retention features to hold the gasket securely in place during installation.
For V-type engines, ensure you are using the correct left and right gaskets. Lay the gasket on the cover first to avoid misalignment.
Work in short increments when pressing the gasket into the groove to prevent misalignment and ensure proper installation.
Avoid sliding the gasket into place with your thumb, as this can cause the gasket to misalign and not fit properly.
Spark plug tube seals either press into place or need to be driven into the cover with a seal driver or socket.
Ensure the tapered side of the spark plug tube seal faces the tube to allow proper fitment when installed on the cylinder head.
Valve cover grommets may require replacement, and Fel-Pro grommets have built-in retention features to hold them in place.
Some engines require RTV (Room Temperature Vulcanizing) sealant at specific machined areas like timing covers, cam journals, or half-moon areas.
Apply only a small dab of RTV sealant to the cylinder head, not to the entire gasket, to prevent leaks and ensure proper compression.
Fel-Pro gaskets are precision-engineered for the repair environment and designed to withstand imperfect surfaces.
For more sealing tips and information, visit Fel-Pro’s website for additional resources and product information.
Transcripts
hi
i'm john gurnig ase master certified
technician from the fell pro field test
garage in skokie illinois
the home of fell pro gaskets today i'm
going to address some of the issues that
come in on our tech line regarding
press and place valve cover gaskets
spark plug tube seals
and the valve cover grommets so i felt
pro all the gaskets that we designed we
designed them for the repair environment
to help seal those in perfect ceiling
surfaces
that you're going to encounter out there
in the real world
when we create a set we make sure that
we put everything in that set that
you're going to need to do that repair
job so if that particular cover does
need
gaskets tube seals and grommets you're
going to find it in that set
let's take a look at some of the
different valve cover gaskets that you
might encounter out there in the field
so first we recommend that you lay the
gasket on the cover
so this gasket's pretty self-evident you
can see it fits
right around the cover it drops right
into place
and all you really need to do is just
push the gasket down into the groove
now make sure before when you start any
job that your sealing surfaces are clean
and dry
and your parts are ready to go make sure
that the covers are in good shape
there's no cracks or anything like that
some of these other covers
we recommend that you lay the gasket
onto the cover
make sure it's in the correct
orientation
push the gasket straight down into the
groove
all our valve cover gaskets we
incorporate some sort of retention
feature to help hold that gasket
into the groove now in some of your
v-type engines
you're going to find that there's a left
and a right cover for those applications
we recommend that you
lay the gasket onto the covers first
because sometimes there are
different left and right gaskets you
want to make sure you're putting the
correct gasket in the correct cover
for these gaskets we recommend that you
start at one area first
push the gasket straight down into the
groove
and we recommend that you work in short
increments
work from between like say this bolt
hole and this pole toll
push the gasket straight down into the
groove what we don't want you to do
is take the gasket and start to push it
along with your thumb
what's going to happen is you're going
to see that the gasket now
does not align with the groove anymore
and you're going to have to pull the
gasket out
and start all over again so once again
working between two short increments
push the gasket straight down into the
groove
between these two short spots work your
way around the cover and you won't have
any issues
the next issue is our spark plug tube
seals
so some of these valve cover gaskets or
valve covers
they'll use a press and place gasket for
this tube seal
once again just push the gasket straight
down into the groove
and you'll be all set some of the other
tube seals
they need to be driven into place into
the cover
so when you or just before you take out
the tube seal i want you to take a look
at the orientation
of the ceiling lip of the tube seal
you'll see one side is tapered one side
is not
you want to make sure when you install
the tube seal
that the tapered side faces the tube so
when it's time to
fit the cover over the tube over the
head
it will slide into place we recommend
that you either use a seal driver
or a large socket to help dry the seal
into place
then lastly we're going to show you what
you need to do
on the valve cover grommets not every
cover will have grommets but some will
we recommend that you chuck the fastener
up into a vise securely
use a small screwdriver work the old
grommet off
take the new grommet slide it into place
as you can see we have retention
features built into our grommets
to help hold them into the cover once
you have all your grommets changed
you can then install them into the cover
and then install the cover onto the
vehicle make sure you follow the
manufacturer's torque sequence and
torque specs
lastly you're going to find on some of
these engines
there's going to be machined areas where
different castings are meeting
they could be the timing cover they
could be a
cam journal they could be a half moon
area
any of these areas are going to require
a little bit of rtv to help seal up that
imperfect area that exists so for those
areas we recommend that you just apply a
small
dab on the cylinder head for this video
i'm going to show you how to apply it to
the gasket but we recommend that you
apply it on the cylinder
head itself all you need is a small dab
as you can see we have a pad right here
and you're just going to apply a little
bit of rtv that's all you need
we do not want you to apply our tv to
the entire gasket
these gaskets are designed to fit in a
precision area
a specified distance if you start
applying rtv
to the gasket it could create too much
compression on the gasket and you could
cause it to either split or slip out of
place
causing a leak so remember all our
gaskets are for we designed them for the
repair environment
if you'd like to see more ceiling tips
and more information on the products
that we make
visit our website at www.felppro.com
remember to install confidence install
the gaskets at professionals trust
i'm john gurnick from the fell pro field
test garage thanks for watching
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