Cylinder head plugs??

[chuckycheese]

When I adjust my valves, will I need to replace the 4 rubber cylinder head plugs? If it makes any difference, I feel certain they are original equipment. I read on one of the posts that they sometimes get damaged in the process. Thanks!:-D

[Billy Ricks]

When I adjust my valves, will I need to replace the 4 rubber cylinder head plugs? If it makes any difference, I feel certain they are original equipment. I read on one of the posts that they sometimes get damaged in the process. Thanks!:-D

No sense in taken a chance. With age they harden and shrink up a bit. That said I reused my original valve cover gasket with molded in plugs many times by using a little RTV.

[UncleMike]

I've seen SS replacements on eBay before.

Any good?

[mark]

I'd put in new ones or get some anyway to have on hand. They're cheap.

[chuckycheese]

Thanks

Thanks, guys!:-D I think I will get new ones because I don't want any surprises. Ron Ayers sells them for $2.87.

[Guest]

Fleabay

Check these out.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=4514189319&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT

[chuckycheese]

Thanks!

Thank you, Flea!! Great tip!\\/

[mcycle-nut]

No sense in taken a chance. With age they harden and shrink up a bit. That said I reused my original valve cover gasket with molded in plugs many times by using a little RTV.

Me too. The emphasis is on a LITTLE RTV. You don't want blobs of RTV floating around inside your motor! :shock:

[Billy Ricks]

Me too. The emphasis is on a LITTLE RTV. You don't want blobs of RTV floating around inside your motor! :shock:

Exactly, as thin of a skin as you can get on it. And let that set up a little before assembly.