Changed valve cover gaskets... have a question about the RTV

delgadog · January 1st, 2012, 06:41 PM

changed valve cover gaskets, did the whole RTV on the two spots where neccessary, i'm wondering, how long would be ok until i can test drive it to see if everything is buttoned up right. its already been a few hours.

projectGT · January 1st, 2012, 07:01 PM

You should let the rtv be dry for about four hours before putting the coolant then about 24 hours before turning it on. That's just a recommendation.

delgadog · January 1st, 2012, 07:24 PM

coolant?? i didn't drain any coolant, i just replaced my valve cover gaskets and also painted them blue! i'm really excited and i'm curious as to how its going to run....

projectGT · January 1st, 2012, 07:48 PM

Lol my bad I understood intake for some reason. Don't blame the alcohol

delgadog · January 1st, 2012, 08:56 PM

haha, thats always fun! lol

1996 GT · January 2nd, 2012, 12:07 AM

Let it sit over night, if you rush it while its still setting you're going to regret it and have to do it all over again. IMO that is. I did a water pump with the RTV also and started it up 30 minutes later.

03SonicBoom · January 2nd, 2012, 09:47 AM

Is the RTV actually used to seal up the valve covers (never seen them on a 97 Mustang)? When I did my wife's valve cover, it had a gasket and I used RTV in 3 spots. But that was just to hold the gasket on while getting it put in place. I drove it right after I tightened everything up since it wasn't for sealing.

1996 GT · January 2nd, 2012, 10:10 AM

You don't need it at all. But there are four recommended spots to keep it in place and to prevent a common leak.

p4ndiamond · January 2nd, 2012, 02:49 PM

Its there to hold the gasket. its a spot that is between the head valve covers and front cover. Mostly so oil will not seep out. but it will be fine.

January 1st, 2012, 06:41 PM	#1
delgadog Regular 1997 Mustang GT None yet... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 372 iTrader: 0 reviews	Changed valve cover gaskets... have a question about the RTV changed valve cover gaskets, did the whole RTV on the two spots where neccessary, i'm wondering, how long would be ok until i can test drive it to see if everything is buttoned up right. its already been a few hours. __________________ 95 GT - nothing stock on her R.I.P. 97 GT - New hotness: CAI, 70mm TB, TB Plennum, PI Intake comming soon: PI H/C, shorty headers, o/r x, lower car, sub frames, cc plates, torque box kit, rear U/L control arms, NO2 kit 100 shot.

January 1st, 2012, 07:24 PM	#3
delgadog Regular 1997 Mustang GT None yet... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 372 iTrader: 0 reviews	coolant?? i didn't drain any coolant, i just replaced my valve cover gaskets and also painted them blue! i'm really excited and i'm curious as to how its going to run.... __________________ 95 GT - nothing stock on her R.I.P. 97 GT - New hotness: CAI, 70mm TB, TB Plennum, PI Intake comming soon: PI H/C, shorty headers, o/r x, lower car, sub frames, cc plates, torque box kit, rear U/L control arms, NO2 kit 100 shot.

January 1st, 2012, 08:56 PM	#5
delgadog Regular 1997 Mustang GT None yet... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 372 iTrader: 0 reviews	haha, thats always fun! lol __________________ 95 GT - nothing stock on her R.I.P. 97 GT - New hotness: CAI, 70mm TB, TB Plennum, PI Intake comming soon: PI H/C, shorty headers, o/r x, lower car, sub frames, cc plates, torque box kit, rear U/L control arms, NO2 kit 100 shot.

January 2nd, 2012, 09:47 AM	#7
03SonicBoom Moderator 2003 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 6,617 iTrader: 0 reviews	Is the RTV actually used to seal up the valve covers (never seen them on a 97 Mustang)? When I did my wife's valve cover, it had a gasket and I used RTV in 3 spots. But that was just to hold the gasket on while getting it put in place. I drove it right after I tightened everything up since it wasn't for sealing. __________________

January 2nd, 2012, 02:49 PM	#9
p4ndiamond Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 Pacific Green Cobra 14.80 No traction Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,216 iTrader: 0 reviews	Its there to hold the gasket. its a spot that is between the head valve covers and front cover. Mostly so oil will not seep out. but it will be fine. __________________ GT ENGINE (temporary) 4.30 Gears , 31 spline Moser axles , Detroit tru Trac diff, Jmod 4r70w , Pi intake Hitech stage 2 cam, Vortech V2 3.33 pulley. Alum drive shaft. Lowering kit x2 ball joints ,screamin demon coils, LCA "

January 1st, 2012, 07:01 PM	#2
projectGT Regular 1996 mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: vandenberg afb, ca Posts: 357 iTrader: 1 reviews	You should let the rtv be dry for about four hours before putting the coolant then about 24 hours before turning it on. That's just a recommendation.

January 1st, 2012, 07:48 PM	#4
projectGT Regular 1996 mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: vandenberg afb, ca Posts: 357 iTrader: 1 reviews	Lol my bad I understood intake for some reason. Don't blame the alcohol

January 2nd, 2012, 12:07 AM	#6
1996 GT Traction...? 1996 GT/ 2008 GT Vert Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,207 iTrader: 0 reviews	Let it sit over night, if you rush it while its still setting you're going to regret it and have to do it all over again. IMO that is. I did a water pump with the RTV also and started it up 30 minutes later.

January 2nd, 2012, 10:10 AM	#8
1996 GT Traction...? 1996 GT/ 2008 GT Vert Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,207 iTrader: 0 reviews	You don't need it at all. But there are four recommended spots to keep it in place and to prevent a common leak.

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