How to Install a Valve Cover Gasket on a Mustang
- 1). Clean the mating surface of the valve cover and the engine head thoroughly with a razor blade.
- 2). Wipe the mating surfaces down with a clean rag.
- 3). Apply RTV sealant to both the engine head and valve cover mating surface.
- 4). Press the gasket onto the head of the engine. The gasket can only be oriented one way, so make sure you have the correct orientation.
- 5). Align the studs with the mounting holes on the valve cover and press the valve cover to the gasket and thread the retaining nuts over the studs. Tighten the retaining nuts with a socket wrench and 10 mm socket.
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