Valvecover Baffle 101

[BadAssPerformance]

The 2.2L/2.5L Turbo valvecover/PVC baffle is only RTV'ed around it's perimeter from the factory. The following is instruction on how to properly attach the baffle to reduce oil in your air-box.

Start this project by removing and cleaning your valvecover

http://www.badassperformance.com/mtech/valve_cover/vc-blasted.JPG

Remove the 2 -10mm hex bolts that retain the baffle and remove all old RTV and clean the Baffle mounting area

http://www.badassperformance.com/mtech/valve_cover/vc-no%20baffle%202.JPG

Remove RTV and clean Baffle - Note the lack of RTV on the inside fins

http://www.badassperformance.com/mtech/valve_cover/vcover-baffle.JPG

Apply RTV to the perimeter and fins of the Baffle that contact the valvecover. CAUTION! - DO NOT RTV over the little oil drainback divots in on the perimeter

http://www.badassperformance.com/mtech/valve_cover/vc-baffle-rtv-apply.JPG
http://www.badassperformance.com/mtech/valve_cover/vc-baffle-rtv.JPG

Once Cleaned and RTV'ed, you're ready for installation

http://www.badassperformance.com/mtech/valve_cover/vc%20and%20baffle.JPG

Install the Baffle trying to set it down straight, as to not get RTV everywhere. Let RTV Vulcanize for recommended time on tube.

http://www.badassperformance.com/mtech/valve_cover/vc-baffle-installed.JPG
http://www.badassperformance.com/mtech/valve_cover/vc-gasket.JPG

Click here to see my original write up! (http://www.badassperformance.com/mtech/valvecover.html)