Ian28 Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 What is the a accepted wisdom with regard to using RTV on the cam cover seal/head interface? I have a small seeping oil leak from the exhaust side of the cam cover and plan to replace the gasket/seal, I'm hoping to get the part/s from my local friendly Ford dealer as CC are out of stock. Should I ask for a tube of suitable sealant or just fit it "dry"? Some appear to add RTV to the corners where the seal goes over the cams. Is there a torque setting for cam cover bolts? And any other top tips appreciated Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_Arundel Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Cover has a reusable rubber seal but check it for small `nicks` and make sure it stays in position whilst you refit it (can get trapped). RTV or Hylomar the bearing caps (as you said). Torque 10Nm or 7 lb ft. All fairly straight forward.....enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian28 Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 Thank you Tom If this seal is reusable should I be able to just remove it and check for damage and providing all is OK clean it up/degrease and refit? It never leaked before a cam belt change ( carried out by a respected dealer) but since then has annoyingly seeped a little oil on and off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_Arundel Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Yeh, we all do that as we get older Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagler Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 You could clean the seal surface with isopropyl alcohol and apply a film of Hylomar. Rolls Royce used to use it and its not gooey.https://hylomar.com/en/universal-blue/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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