jhall

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I am about to install some patriot stg 2 ls6 heads but noticed that there is a gouge on the top sealing surface to the valve cover. It is on the high side of the head and shouldnt see alot of oil but was wondering if you guys think i should just use a silicon or high temp rtv or something like jb weld to fill in the gouge.I am concerned that if the jb weld ever gave way something bad would happen but am not sure if rtv will seal properly. Thanks for any tips.

Grimes

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you're probably fine with just the rtv. I seriously hope that you never get enough oil up in the heads to make it to the level of the valvecovers (besides normal spray)!

jhall

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I am concerned about the spray, i was thinking about forming some rtv in the gouge, letting it dry and then putting the valve covers on. Hopefuly i will not have a leak. The gouge is pretty deep...

Randy WS6

iTrader: (69)

That will work just fine

02 BLK WS6

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RTV and forget about it.

99blancoSS

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how big a gouge? post a pic if you can. Most likely it wont be an issue the gasket is pretty good about sealing if you dont get it twisted..lol

moeZ28

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If PTV isnt an issue, mill the heads till the gouge goes away!!!

beedo

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Cant mill the valve cover sealing surface

sappy96

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use devcon putty to fill it Just make sure its sanded to where you want it before it fully cures.

moeZ28

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Oh ****...gotta quit talking to people and reading at the same time...jeez!

You can use some gasket maker or silicone. I had to use some on my old car and the grey gasket maker worked great!

hirdlej

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Show us a picture of it. You could have it welded then grind flush

jhall

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Here is a pic, my camara is not the best or nor am i taking pics

hirdlej

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If you want to do it right take it to a reputable machinist and then just have him use an end-mill and go around the whole top of the head taking the material down 'til it's completely smooth.