arepola Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Hey All, I just got done replacing my valve cover gasket on the passenger side and all spark plugs for my 05 Outback XT. Had some smoke after doing it but decided to take a look underneath. Looks like the leak has reappeared in the same spot. Anyone else have this issue or know what may be causing this? Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06silvarubiLGT Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Did you use any RTV? where is the "same spot"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arepola Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 The Fel-pro kit I purchased did not have RTV in it so I did not use any. Same spot would be the bottom middle bolt. It seems to be leaking more now than before. Planning to pull the valve cover off today and see if the gasket rolled when putting it in place. Also, picked up some RTV to put on there as well. Any other prognoses or suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farberio Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 I just replaced the valve cover on my F250, and while that is totally not a subaru, on every DIY valve cover replacement I found for any car I looked at had at least one point where they wanted you to put RTV on. Actually, this guy was on vacation and had to replace his valve cover gaskets at the same time. De documented the process very thoroughly so give it as shot. http://people.csail.mit.edu/ilh/vacation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arepola Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 Any helpful images of how to re-tighten all the bolts on the valve cover once back in place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackPearl Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 ^ open end box wrench, 10mm IIRC. Self proclaimed PNW Craiglist find of the day Champion, April 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arepola Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 Was talking more about pattern to re-tighten bolts. Sorry, should have been more specific, my apologies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMER DOWN Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Was talking more about pattern to re-tighten bolts. Sorry, should have been more specific, my apologies. Image is form alldatadiy.com, well worth the subscription cost. http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l293/HAMMERDOWNGT/120290323_zpsa0d6f7c2.gifhttp://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l293/HAMMERDOWNGT/120290322_zpscef2388c.gif Mike Mileage:331487 Retired/Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlfowle Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 The answer to your next question: Permatex ultra grey is the easy to find equivalent to the Three Bond sealant listed in the illustration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexi Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Was talking more about pattern to re-tighten bolts. Sorry, should have been more specific, my apologies. The letters in hammer down's image illustrate the tightening sequence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 reviving this thread... My heads were refreshed 3 months ago and about 1.5 month ago, I noticed my passenger side valve cover is leaking . It has a brand new gasket on it. I am not sure if the mechanic used some RTV when installing those though . Anyways when I tackle this bad boy, could I reuse the valve cover gasket (2k miles on it) or must I install a brand new one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMER DOWN Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 IMO, I would go with new set. You really don't know why it's leaking. Until you take it apart. At a min. I would have a new set on-hand. If the old one looks good. You can always return the new set. Mileage:331487 Retired/Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 IMO, I would go with new set. You really don't know why it's leaking. Until you take it apart. At a min. I would have a new set on-hand. If the old one looks good. You can always return the new set. True. I'll probably do that then. Last (maybe dumb) question: do you have to drain the engine oil to do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackPearl Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I didn't drain the oil when I did mine and it was fine. A little bit will come out from whatever is "stuck" in the head but that's all. Self proclaimed PNW Craiglist find of the day Champion, April 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archer1.8 Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Rear cam seals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I didn't drain the oil when I did mine and it was fine. A little bit will come out from whatever is "stuck" in the head but that's all. thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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