valve cover leakage

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Linea Recta - 19 Mar 2007 22:21 GMT

When I had my car (Partner 1.9D) done at the dealer for 45000 km service,
they said there is a slight leakage of the valve cover.
Now instead of paper of aluminum packing this seems to be sealed with some
sort of putty kit.
How do they prevent parts of the old seal falling in the engine?
It will cost about 130 euros to have the job done.
What do experts in the group think about this issue?

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Chrs - 20 Mar 2007 16:28 GMT

We always make sure that the old gasket trys and come soff in one bit
if not we are very carefull and put a paper towel by the top so if we
have to get the old gasket off it gos all over the towel, so when towel
is removed it takes all the old gasket with it, also we always check
that there is no old gasket in the valve springs or in the top end.

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Linea Recta - 20 Mar 2007 17:26 GMT

> We always make sure that the old gasket trys and come soff in one bit
> if not we are very carefull and put a paper towel by the top so if we
> have to get the old gasket off it gos all over the towel, so when towel
> is removed it takes all the old gasket with it, also we always check
> that there is no old gasket in the valve springs or in the top end.

I hope my mechanic makes sure too!
But I was especially surprised to hear that putty seal is used.
Why aren't gaskets in one piece (paper or aluminum) used anymore? I think
the putty may be pressed out again quite soon in future, requiring more
costly repairs.

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