Another 2009 leaky valve cover gasket

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Apr 15, 2014 | 02:59 AM

#11

cmott426

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I got pissed and super glued it the valve cover. Just enough to make it stay in the grooves to get it installed. No leaks. RTV on the half moons

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Apr 15, 2014 | 12:29 PM

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wildcard

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 2veedubs

Not strange at all yours is a 2012. 09s may have had Malaysian gaskets? My replacement says made in Japan! The 09s had a shrinkage issue, possibly due to poor material quality. My buddy has no issues with his 07. Consider yourself lucky.

+1 if you have anything but an 09, you probably won't have problem.

Apr 15, 2014 | 12:35 PM

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hounderd

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Originally Posted by wildcard

+1 if you have anything but an 09, you probably won't have problem.

How I feel about owning an 09 and this being completely true;

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Apr 15, 2014 | 02:25 PM

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Lotrat

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My 2009 leaked... nowhere near as bad as an old vw. I let it go until I checked the valves at 7000 miles. Valves were in spec and no more leaks. It's a tight fit even with the tank off. You want to make sure it's on right before snugging up the valve cover so you don't pinch it. 800 miles and no leaks.

Apr 15, 2014 | 02:26 PM

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RockabillSlapMatt

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Originally Posted by Lotrat

I pinched mine after big bore kit, thought my gaskets were faulty because my motor was covered in oil. Pinched it right at the front of the motor where you can't see it.