2012-2016 Subaru Impreza - Valve Cover Gasket Replacement

[@MichaelJMisch-nr7tc]

That Klein mini ratchet wrench is a life saver in both electrical and auto lol

[@nowayjose20]

Service manual says to apply 3 Bond to the entire surface of all 4 of those rounded cam sections, not just a little dab in the corners.

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[@kelleenw3175]

Did you need to jack up the engine at all for the driver's side cover removal? I'm having a bear of a time even with the battery removed, on a 2011 OB Ej253...

[@manuelhidalgomiranda2440]

Hello, a question, how much is the torque applied to the valve cover? greetings from Chile.

[@joo772]

U said at the end it’s a 2.5 outback. But u list it as an Impreza 2.0L?

[@agermats]

I think it should be 2.0L for Impreza.

[@4gclipseGT]

probably the same process for both

[@tmk87154]

​@@4gclipseGT I have the 2.0 and essentially seems identical. could be wrong about certain parts

[@tmk87154]

Thank you brother!!

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[@28keyz]

thanks bro this is brilliant

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[@NickBEADG]

This is a 2.0L Impreza. Not a 2.5 and not an outback.

[@agermats]

Why did you use RTV? It hardens the rubber gasket and prevents it from doing it's job.

[@maxs1700]

per the maintenance manual, you need to use sealant on those spots, but i'd like to know which sealant/liquid gasket he used.

[@edwinrodriguez804]

@@maxs1700 you should be able to use any solid RTV. I typically use Permatex Gray, it instructs a 24hr fully cured time. You can also use Permatex The Right Stuff Gray, which is a 90 minute RTV if you're pressed for time.

[@brandonh6326]

Any oil resistant gasket sealer will work. I'm guessing he used Permatex, but I'm not sure. You have to add a little dab at any sharp transition point to help out the gasket or it'll leak from those areas.

[@anthonythevettedude8270]

Sooo never explained the bottom and the fact there is a shield that needs removing? Not the best how to on this one

[@manuelhidalgomiranda2440]

Hello, a question, how much torque is applied to the valve cover? Greetings from Chile.

[@theivy113]

5 foot pounds