[Vwdiesel] valve cover gasket

[Bryan K Walton]

So what is involved in getting the old studs out and the new ones in?

-Bryan

On Mon, Jan 08, 2007 at 08:49:07AM -0700, Chuck Carnohan wrote:
> About the one-piece valve cover gasket. It is available as a "kit" from
> www.stopshopanddrive.com for about $15.00. It includes the rubber gasket
> and the shoulderless studs required for this upgrade. I have had good
> luck with these gaskets as one piece provides obvious benefits. When
> installing the new studs I recommend using some threadlock. In addition
> this lash-up has brass grommets in the gasket and allows for a good snug
> fit when the nuts are tightened down. As with all VW valve cover
> gaskets, you do need to retighten the nuts periodically to prevent the
> ubiquitous oil ooze. 
> 
> 
> Chuck Carnohan