Torn Half Moon

[cowboyup3371]

If the half moon is torn around the lip that sits on the outside of the engine/valve cover, will it leak or can I wait until the next valve adjustment to change it out?

Here's a picture of what I'm referring to. Although hard to see, I am spreading the lip away from the rest of the moon. The interior section is still one piece and doesn't look damaged at all.

 

[BassCliff]

Hi,

You can use a little gasket sealant (RTV or Gasgacinch?) on the round edge of the half moons to help keep a good seal. Don't use sealant on the flat part, it makes the gaskets harder to get off. I try to use my half moons as many times as I can (I'm cheap).


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[1_v8_merc]

RTV it on the outside.
I did it on mine, never leaked again.
(permatex Black RTV)

Actually I RTV'ed a brand new set of Moons, just because......haha.

RTV is very easy to peel off, incase you get it where you don't want it.

Just make sure it doesn't get inside the engine.

 

[cowboyup3371]

Thanks Basscliff and Merc. I'll do that.