gasket sealer type to use?

TeGGeR=AE wrote:
> y_p_w > wrote in
> ink.net:
> I replaced a bunch of them on an '89 Integra
> > valve cover. The originals were hard and shriveled after about
> > 70K miles.
>
> Mine are still fine after 250K and 14 years.

Are we talking about the same thing? Little black round combination
metal/rubber thing with a hole through it. Has maybe four little
dimples at the top. Threads go through the hole and nut screws at
the end of the threads. I found mine slightly dry and definitely
nowhere near new looking. I figured at $2.50 a pop, it wasn't too
much to replace them.

> > Oh - the spark plug tube gaskets sometimes need to be replaced
> > when removing the valve cover. About $2-3 each.
>
>
> I replace those every few years.

BTW - I only applied the dab of sealant on the valve cover beacause
it was recommended in my factory service manual. A dealer parts
dept said they could sell me some special "black" Honda silicone
sealant, but that Permatex "Super Blue" or similar sealant should
do the job just fine for less.

"y_p_w" > wrote in
oups.com:

> TeGGeR® wrote:
>> y_p_w > wrote in
>> ink.net:
>> I replaced a bunch of them on an '89 Integra
>> > valve cover. The originals were hard and shriveled after about
>> > 70K miles.
>>
>> Mine are still fine after 250K and 14 years.
>
> Are we talking about the same thing?


Evidently not.



> Little black round combination
> metal/rubber thing with a hole through it. Has maybe four little
> dimples at the top. Threads go through the hole and nut screws at
> the end of the threads.


Mine are one-piece, made of some sort of hard rubber or plastic material.

The grommets on our Tercel are more as you describe, with pliable rubber
surfaces. I just replaced all of them on the Tercel.





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