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Does anybody have a preferred valve cover gasket?

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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 02:18 AM
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Default Does anybody have a preferred valve cover gasket?

I bought a set from one of the parts suppliers frequently listed on the forum to fix a leak.
I replaced the passenger side this weekend. It seemed to be a lousy fit and it appears the leak is still there. This is on a 2.8 30V.
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 02:59 AM
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Are you sure the leak isn't something else? (cam adjuster seal, cam plug, cam seal?)
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 05:28 AM
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Cam adjuster is a common problem on these, is leak down back of engine?
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 05:37 AM
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Default Could be. That would be lower than valve cover mating surface, right?

Typically the one on the passenger side head?
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 05:52 AM
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Default On the passenger side head, there are two cam seals on the front, cam plug and cam adjuster at rear.

On the driver's side, there is a cam seal at the front and back, a cam plug at the back, and a cam adjuster at the front.
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