Afrojoe
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- 1998 Ford Explorer XL 4WD
Hey guys I've briefly done some search on this topic, but I'm not finding any posts with direct answers. So. I believe I've got a valve cover leak and plan to fix that coming soon and would like to make sure it doesn't leak again anytime soon. I don't have the valve cover torque spreaders, are they necessary for a leak free install and where can I find them? The gasket I plan to buy is this one
http://m.advanceautoparts.com/p/felpro-valve-cover-gasket-set-vs-50368-t/19783648-P
Is this recommended or is there a better one I should get? I'm just trying to make sure they don't leak again for a bit so if I need the spreaders I'd rather get them before I replace the gasket rather than later. I'll likely be painting the covers as well so if there's any tips on that it'll greatly be appreciated.
PS. Is there any adjustment in valve timing? I believe there's a crank sensor that dictates timing but it never hurts to ask. I've just recently got a bit more clatter but it may just me my lifters and I'm listening to closely again.
http://m.advanceautoparts.com/p/felpro-valve-cover-gasket-set-vs-50368-t/19783648-P
Is this recommended or is there a better one I should get? I'm just trying to make sure they don't leak again for a bit so if I need the spreaders I'd rather get them before I replace the gasket rather than later. I'll likely be painting the covers as well so if there's any tips on that it'll greatly be appreciated.
PS. Is there any adjustment in valve timing? I believe there's a crank sensor that dictates timing but it never hurts to ask. I've just recently got a bit more clatter but it may just me my lifters and I'm listening to closely again.