Re: Valve Cover Gasket/Steering Rack 87 5kcsqt

["Fred Munro" <munrof@isys.ca>]

-----Original Message-----
From: Nick Meyers <nmeyers@hotmail.com>
To: quattro@coimbra.ans.net <quattro@coimbra.ans.net>
Date: Sunday, August 09, 1998 11:30 PM
Subject: Valve Cover Gasket/Steering Rack 87 5kcsqt


>hey fellow list-members...Two quick questions for you all(Both ?'s
>pertain to my 87 5kcsqt):
>
>1) I am getting ready to install the new, improved rubber valve cover
>gasket rather than the cork ones of old- Should I use RTV silicon or
>just install w/o applying the silicon? Any experiences? Need to know
>soon as i have the valve cover off and am ready to slap the new one in
>place..
>
 [snip]

>Nick Meyers


Nick;

    I installed this gasket dry on my '91 200q. It doesn't leak and if you
ever have to pull the cover again there is no silicone or gasket goo to
clean off.

HTH

Fred Munro
'91 200q  256k km