69 Charger - 440BB Valve Cover bolts

[Hugh Camp]

Looking to replace the valve cover bolts - it was discovered they are the source of my oil leak when engine is running. Any suggestions on what I should replace them with?

 

[pnora]

Why would the bolts leak?

 

[Hugh Camp]

Why would the bolts leak?

Good question - but I had it running today and that was where the oil was seeping from.

 

[pnora]

Good question - but I had it running today and that was where the oil was seeping from.

The gasket is supposed to seal the hole around the bolt. If the gasket is crushed or split that will be the cause of the leak. I have sealed them with RTV. You will need to clean the hole with solvent and air dry it. Then put a little RTV on the bolts washer and tighten and let cure. Myself I would be replacing the gaskets and making sure the covers sealing areas are true.