fxeditor

Hey all,
It's been quite a while since I've posted here but I have run into an odd problem that only the gurus here can solve! I am in the process of changing the drivers side valve cover gasket on my 2001.5 using a kit I got from Blauparts. When I finally got the cover off and the area cleaned I found that the new gasket is too big around the back side of the valve cover. It won't seat itself into the groove no matter what I do!

My question here is drivers side valve cover a different size than the passengers? Or did Blauparts screw up and give me the wrong size even though the packaging clearly says it's for the 30 valve v6 motor? Any ideas?

Thanks in advance,
Michael

HdiaS4

its normal to takea while to seat the gasket in but it should fit well.

S4gasm (LoTR)

valve cover on it, just be sure to use some gasket sealant on all 4 corners and in the valley, you can even put some in that back edge where it is a sloppy fit. I had the same problem with my new gaskets. They compress in nicely when you put the VC back on and torque it down.

S4gasm (LoTR)

the new ones do seem a bit big in the back, but its nice fit when you put the VC back on.

HdiaS4

well i can't see it, so i don't know when he says its big not sure how big is!

JMS-Four

Yup. What he ^^^ said.

fxeditor

Thanks guys! You were right, although it didn't look right everything buttoned up nicely!