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asanga · 25-05-2010, 10:26 AM

yes..thats how it should be, all rings are connected by a thin strip. DONT cut and separate them!

be sure to clean the grove on the valve cover thoroughly (free of oil and old silicone material) then apply a bead of RTV gasket maker all around the grove and push the gasket into the grove. then apply bit of RTV on the corners where cam gear and dissy are connected, and place the cover , finger tighten the bolts , leave it for about 1 hour for RTV to partially set (important...most ppl just tighten the bolts straightaway squeezing out most of RTV leaving a very thin film, which breaks down after few months & creates leaks) and finally tighten the bolts to the correct torque in 3-4 steps in order.

25-05-2010, 10:26 AM	#10
asanga Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sutherland Sydney Car: astina BA 1997 1.8Ltr Posts: 609	yes..thats how it should be, all rings are connected by a thin strip. DONT cut and separate them! be sure to clean the grove on the valve cover thoroughly (free of oil and old silicone material) then apply a bead of RTV gasket maker all around the grove and push the gasket into the grove. then apply bit of RTV on the corners where cam gear and dissy are connected, and place the cover , finger tighten the bolts , leave it for about 1 hour for RTV to partially set (important...most ppl just tighten the bolts straightaway squeezing out most of RTV leaving a very thin film, which breaks down after few months & creates leaks) and finally tighten the bolts to the correct torque in 3-4 steps in order. __________________ 1997 Astina BA11P3, 5 Door Hatch, 1.8 DOHC, 5 Speed, 90,000 kms