Valve cover gasket replacement

[frankbauer@thevine.net]

alex sez:
>I've just about to replace the valve cover gasket on my 5KT. Are there any
>other seals I need to replace while I have the valve cover off? The drawing
>in the Haynes shows a tiny front seal and a rear "plug". Are they reusable
>or should I replace them?

i just did mine last week.
buy the rubber one, not the cork one!
the tiny front piece is now incorporated into the main piece and the
"half-plug" should be included in the kit.
i used the opportunity to replace the FI seats and seals (about $30-40 in
aftermarket parts) while everything else was off and out of the way.
also a good time to inspect some of the crankcase breather hoses, etc.

frank

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