Mr-gasket 9819 Valve Cover Caps User Manual download pdf

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CHROME-PLATED VALVE COVER CAPS

FITS: SB CHEVY 1987-LATER INNER RAIL DESIGN FACTORY OEM VALVE COVERS

NOTE:The factory OEM valve covers do not have to be removed from the

cylinder heads to install Mr. Gasket Valve Cover Caps. These valve cover

caps fit over the factory valve covers and fasten to the cylinder head

using existing mounting hardware or Mr. Gasket #9822 chrome-plated

Hold-Down Kit. On some vehicle applications, it may be necessary to

move or disconnect various auxiliary engine components to provide

clearance for installing valve cover caps. If necessary, refer to the

manufacturer’s service manual for correct procedure.

CAUTION:

MAKE SURE ENGINE, RADIATOR, AND ALL AUXILIARY COMPONENTS

ARE COOL BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.

1. The factory valve covers should be clean and free from dirt and oil.

2. Remove PCV valve(s) and oil filler cap from valve covers.

3. Remove hold-down bolts from center of valve covers. Hold-down bolts are

equipped with torx-type head. For removal, use a no. 30 torx drive tip tool.

NOTE: If gaskets underneath factory valve covers are leaking and need to be

replaced, use Mr. Gasket #168 or #5867 Ultra-Seal™ Valve Cover Gaskets

for optimum sealing.

4. Place a bead of silicone sealer (use Mr. Gasket #7808 for optimum sealing)

around the top of each mounting hole on the factory valve covers to

prevent oil leakage.

5. Place valve cover cap over factory valve cover and push down until fully seated.

Two (2) hole design fits driver’s side and one (1) hole design fits passenger side

cylinder head.

6. Insert hold-down bolts into mounting holes. Starting with the two (2) center

bolts, tighten to manufacturer’s specification.

NOTE: Use optional Mr. Gasket chrome-plated Hold-Down Kit #9822 to replace

the existing factory mounting hardware. This kit consists of four (4)

hold-down bolts, complete with four (4) flat washers for each valve cover.

7. R e-install the PCV valve(s) and oil filler cap into valve covers.

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