Upper timing chain gasket

Tiny
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I have a short question; can you put the upper timing chain gasket on without removing valve cover if so how?
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Wednesday, May 25th, 2016 AT 11:02 AM

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Tiny
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No, you cannot do that. The valve cover comes off before that can be performed
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Wednesday, May 25th, 2016 AT 5:37 PM
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Thanks Dr. Nice to see you on, cool cat! :)
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Wednesday, May 25th, 2016 AT 5:55 PM
Tiny
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I just put new valve cover gasket on do I need to buy another set of valve cover gasket? Thank you
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Thursday, May 26th, 2016 AT 12:44 AM
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If it is a rubberized gasket and not glued you should be able to re use it after such a short time, otherwise replace it to be safe.
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Thursday, May 26th, 2016 AT 3:38 AM
Tiny
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THANK YOU
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Thursday, May 26th, 2016 AT 4:10 AM
Tiny
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Agreed Thx Mark
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Thursday, May 26th, 2016 AT 3:33 PM

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