Gates01264
New Member
Hi, I’m going to replace the valve cover gasket’s on my 1998 R129 SL500, the valve covers have just been vapour blasted and ceramic coated, and I have purchased new copper washers and gaskets from Mercedes’, and everything is spotlessly clean.
I want to know if it’s best to fit the rubber valve cover gaskets Dry OR should I put a very small amount of lubricant on them to help them seat properly? I.e. silicone grease or PTFE etc.
I’m planing to torque the valve cover to 8NM or 9NM.
Many thanks in advance, Chris.
I want to know if it’s best to fit the rubber valve cover gaskets Dry OR should I put a very small amount of lubricant on them to help them seat properly? I.e. silicone grease or PTFE etc.
I’m planing to torque the valve cover to 8NM or 9NM.
Many thanks in advance, Chris.
