i have a new gasket for it but it is to big by like and inch for some reason why is that? and how do i fix it?Edited by: hartman

 

Just press it into place. Its not too big. As you're pressing it into the groove on the cam cover, slightly bunch it together. Also rather than starting in one place and working your way around, press a one inch portion into place. Then a few inches down do this again, leaving slightly "too much" not pressed into place. Do This all the way around the cover. Then press the remaining parts of the gasket into place by slightly compressing it together.

Also remember to properly torque down the bolts in the proper sequence to prevent leaks. Bolts that are tootight are just as bad as ones that are too loose. And remember to put a small dab of RTV at the "T" joints where the head meets the timing chain cover.