On 6/1/2023 at 1:15 AM, Yarb said:

Talk to me about the Silicone valve cover gasket. Interested to know why you would not go back to the factory gasket which is reusable. Thanks for your time…john

I bought a stock gasket, and it was already seeping oil mostly just sitting for the past couple months. The silicone one came from MilkFab

Edited June 1, 20231 yr by HusseinHolland

  On 6/1/2023 at 1:00 AM, HusseinHolland said:

...I found it very easy to end up with the valve too tight again, when snugging the lock nut.

 

After a while, you get a feel for how to loose set them so they end up at the proper clearance after tightening the lock nut.  

Runs very smoothly now - this is idle during warmup

 

https://youtu.be/_dLoJwT2UqY

Edited June 4, 20231 yr by HusseinHolland

  On 6/1/2023 at 1:35 AM, HusseinHolland said:

I bought a stock gasket, and it was already seeping oil mostly just sitting for the past couple months. The silicone one came from MilkFab

Not good - this gasket is coming apart - just noticed this spread. Driving about 500 miles round trip next weekend to the Carlisle Import Show - so I've ordered a Mahle cork/rubber version to tide me over. I've emailed MilkFab.

 

There's a little difference on the sides up front. Look close when you put it on. I put one on upside down and the thermostat housing side was a little longer on the staight part before the cam sprocket hump.

 

  On 5/3/2024 at 3:51 PM, siteunseen said:

There's a little difference on the sides up front. Look close when you put it on. I put one on upside down and the thermostat housing side was a little longer on the staight part before the cam sprocket hump.

 

 

Yes - I got that - you can see the shoulder placement in my second pic - when reversed, it is stretched on the area between #1 & the cam chain

What is the census on using the factory gasket?

I've always used local chain store Felpro. The bolts stay in place with it. Loosen them and just lift the cover off.