Thread: dumb question but?

Hey in Dubob Richie video on how to change a LIM gasket does he use break fluid cleaner to wipe down where the gaskets go? I know he mentions something about starter cleaner. Is break fluid cleaner OK to use?

so I got new valve cover gasket and not to sure if I need them, I notice some oil on the front exhaust manifold. The thing is not am not to sure how old this oil is? I just got the car and could not drive it anymore due to the water pump failing. I just want to make sure I am not wasting my money replacing gaskets that are fine. Here is a picture of one the gaskets. Also when replacing the coolant elbows I only got 3 washers with the new tensioner, how many are suppose to come with it?

sounds good to me, its pretty funny. I took my in car in to get a diag and they said it was the tensionor. The car was making a whining noise from the engine bay, it turns out it was the water pump. It started spewing water everywhere. Not good. So I just replaced the water pump and put a new tesnisonor on there too. Next is to finish up the LIM and Valve cover gasket. I need to replace the vacuum lines I broke. So does anyone know why Duralast gives you 3 O-rings in the w/ the new tensionor? I watch a video from A1 on you tube and did not notice him say anything about those O-rings

Great Thread....I am in the middle of doing my LIM gasket change myself. I also broke that multi-hose fitting on top of the SC. It was too brittle to even twist the hoses before trying to remove. Any idea what that multi-hose fitting is called? I will post up a pic in a few minutes.

Originally Posted by BoostenGTP

You don't need to remove that when doing LIM gaskets...

I was gonna post a pic but I noticed the pic of "that" is what I also broke. Any idea what the parts counter would call this?