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Thanks...I'll use the blue loctite and the torque spec you mentioned.

Is there a torque spec on the three small bolts that hold the "tower". Should I use some loctite on the bolts to prevent them from backing out due to vibration? Thanks...john

Thanks Don. I'll follow your advice. John

Finally got some nice weather here in Colorado and have started my valve cover gasket change out to fix an oil leak. Getting the cover off was pretty straight forward but during cleaning of the cover I think I did something that I should not have done. Inside the cover are two what I call “vent pipes” that are part of the emission control system. During cleaning I decided to take one of the “vent pipes” off to start cleaning since it had three bolts holding it on. On the inside appears to be a “flow limiting device” that I thought was metal. As I tried to separate the device from the valve cover it started to break apart as can be seen in the photo below. What do I do? Can someone tell me what this device is and can it be purchased as a local parts store? Thanks...John

I was wondering what you guys thought of this... http://www.turbomirage.com/water-alcoho ... -list.html John

Got the new valve cover gasket and will be installing this weekend. johnnyc...Thanks for the torque spec on the cover and pointing out that it is in in/lbs and not ft/lbs. I have access to a in/lb torque wrench. I'll give you guys an update when I get the gasket changed. Later...john

Hey thanks for all the info. You guys are great!! This computer geek who wants to start wrenching really appreciates the guidance. Bought the PermaDryPlus valve cover gasket this morning and its on the way. I'll let you know how it turns out. Later...John

Hello All, Just found the forum today. Great information and lots of ideas! I have a 1991 Comanche 2WD 4.0L that is my daily driver that has 135k miles. Like a lot of people on the forum, I have a oil leak that I am trying to stop or at least slow down. It appears from me looking at the engine that it is coming from the rear of the valve cover so I want to change the valve cover gasket. My question is that I have a choice of material for the gasket...cork or PermaDryPlus. The price difference is incredible. Looking at RockAuto.com the cork is $3.93 and the PermaDryPlus is $35.79. I'm having a hard time justifying the $35 for the PermaDry. Is it worth it?? Thanks for any feedback...John