Valve cover gasket question

TJ Apex · Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 5:27 am Post subject: Valve cover gasket question

Hey guys and gals, yet another age related issue showing up on my 02'.
My valve cover gasket is leaking, and while that doesn't seem to be a difficult task, I still have a couple questions.

1. To RVT or not to RVT, I've had good and bad luck in the past using it, just wondering what you think.
2. I have done many sb Chevy valve covers, but not one 4.0 cover. Anything I should watch for?

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2002 Wrangler Apex
Why do I have to press one for English?!
Welfare recipients should pass a drug test to get paid…

02' Apex Edition,
2" BB, 31" BFG AT's

Orangeamc13 · Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 9:13 am Post subject:

I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure the gasket for yours is a molded rubber piece with metal inside. Just clean the cover and head very good and apply with no sealant.
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TJ Apex · Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 10:42 pm Post subject:

Thanks Orange, that's the type of gasket I hope I have, there a lot easier to "R&R" than the old cork or rubberized paper. I guessing over time the rubber gets brittle and cracks.
Seems like a straight forward task, any surprises I need to watch for?
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2002 Wrangler Apex
Why do I have to press one for English?!
Welfare recipients should pass a drug test to get paid…

02' Apex Edition,
2" BB, 31" BFG AT's

Orangeamc13 · Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 8:30 am Post subject:

It is very straight forward. Just make sure that you clean the mating surfaces good and torque the bolts and studs to spec.
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