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First rocker covers that are sealed with RTV needs to be sheared off not pried off.
Second when sealing with RTV.
Also the Permatex prep spray is not usually carry by the local auto parts stores as they are too cheap to carry a slow moving product so I have order mine thru Amazon. It goes a long way.
Second when sealing with RTV.
- Remove all of the old RTV.
- Clean off all oil residue.
- Apply the Permatex Surface Prep/Accelerator to both surfaces. Not necessary but greatly improves the sealing.
- Apply RTV to the rocker cover sealing edge.
- Install the rocker cover and only tighten the screws to finger tight.
- Let this sit overnight without ever cranking the engine.
- Next day torque the screw to 65 in/lbs and let the engine sit for a least a couple more hours.
- Then start the engine as you normal and use it.
Also the Permatex prep spray is not usually carry by the local auto parts stores as they are too cheap to carry a slow moving product so I have order mine thru Amazon. It goes a long way.