Kclank Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) I just removed my covers and noticed no gaskets or seals other then the 1/2 moon seals. no apparent leakage and no signs anyone has been inside this motor before. Were there any years or series engines that did not have them? Maybe I got a Monday car! Any input guys? Edited May 11, 2014 by Kclank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandergriff84 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Where did you get your motor from and do you have a picture of the valve covers off? Have you run the motor since you got it? It sounds like someone thought your motor was spare parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kclank Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) JDM motor, Appears to be very low mileage based on all evidence everything was on the motor as far as I could tell All plumbing was in pace, all wiring was in place all accessories were ther, just no evidence that the motor was ever screwed with Every other item that i have pulled off (replacing oil pan, pickup tube, water pump, timing belt and bearings, thermostat, etc) has had all spacers, bushings, o rings, 1/2 moons, and gaskets and no signs of wear That's why I was interested It might have left the factory that way as a mistake or someone may have had a reason to look under the covers, or some sort of factory change for a different year or series No evidence that there was ever any leakage around the cover So is the opinion that should i assume it needs a gasket (i have a full set on the way)? No the motor has not been run since i received it Edited May 13, 2014 by Kclank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandergriff84 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 OK so if you flip the valve covers over, there is a channel around the edge that is about 1/4" wide which is where the gasket goes and what I am gathering from what you're saying is that there is nothing there. Is this correct? I am pretty sure the oil would have leaked out as mine was leaking slightly on the exhaust side with a gasket. So either some one took them off before it was shipped to you or you have magic valve covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kclank Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 The main thing I was looking for was the need for the gasket and, in a round about way. that got answered as affirmative. thanks for the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Someone removed the gaskets from the valve covers. You will have one heck of a mess if you run it with out them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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