MichiganDuck Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 So, i replaced my valve cover gasket a few weeks ago, and i overtorqued the bolts, cracking the cover by the bolts on one side. Its leaking all my new oil out and burning off.. Anybody have any ideas as to fixing it? Can it be welded or does anybody have one laying around? Local JY's don't have any 2.5's or the valve cover itself. New is $78 according to one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Metal? How did you 'over torque'? What gasket? Pics? I 'snug' all pan and cover bolts........never 'torque'. I don't use rubber gaskets. I know the plastic covers use shoulder bolts and there is no way to damage the cover by torquing the bolts down as long as you use the correct gasket material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganDuck Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 Metal? Yeah, it's plastic... idk wth i was thinking... How did you 'over torque? Maybe "over tightened" is the better word? Cracked by the bolts on the driverside. What gasket? A felpro rubber style, with some black RTV lining both sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaquaro Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Shoulder bolts are only used with RTV formed in place gasket .If you use a pre-formed gasket , do not use shoulder bolts . 1/4"x20 flange head works fine . Could be a good time to change over to Aluminum valve cover :wrench: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Chief Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I suggest to go to the junkyard and find a 2.5L aluminum valve cover.. I had the same problem you are, switched over and is good as new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Boy I sure wish I could find an aluminum cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Meister Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I did the swap out for aluminum. Good bye plastic :waving: Looks good no leaks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I had the same problem with my plastic valve cover but just by snugging the bolts it still cracked the valve cover...I've been looking for an aluminum cover for months before I found one...I just recently saw another at the junkyard....if I pick it up today....I wouldn't mind picking it up for you for the price of the cover plus ship.... Walt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Chief Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Look on ebay for a YJ 2.5L valve cover.. Found mine and it works perfect just had to get some bolts and washers and I was good. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Chief Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jeep-Wrangler-Cherokee-2-5-L-Valve-Cover-1991-95-/250879392484?hash=item3a6993bae4&vxp=mtr#ht_35wt_844 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now