How To Fix A Leaking Kohler Courage Valve Cover (First Method) 

Yep, after the 3rd gasket started leaking that's how I fixed mine. Love your channel and how you cut through the BS! You have helped me more than a few times and I get to laugh too. Thank you Taryl

Ty Taryl , for yrs, I avoided watching any of your videos . I judged a book by it's cover. I accidentally caught the middle of one and realized you were for real a great small engine specialist and for the last two yrs. my go to guy for knowledge and humor .

The most awesomeness repair videos on the internet. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

I love these videos. This guy and his helpers are hilarious. He does do great informational videos.

You rock Taryl. That was real smart of you watching that gasket dry all night. I'll be sure to do the same.

Taryl - My LTX1045 had the leaky valve cover too. In fact, my mower caught fire with my kid riding it. Wife gave permission to go buy another $2,000 mower. I said heck no. Got on utube and found your video. Dude, you are awesome. Your vid was a little long getting to the point, but your fix was fantastic! I followed your instructions step by step, and fixed it. Today, ran the dog crap out of it and no more leaky leaky. I feel like I owe you bro. Thanks for posting this!

Just fixed both valve covers on my cub cadet 1042 (kohler 715 v-twin) which has leaked since new . No leaks or oily crap blocking the airflow over the cylinders now! Engine now looks better than new and runs sweet - thanks Taryl, great video! :)

Enjoy all ya videos that ya make, and helpful beyond belief. Just wanted to say Thanks for the Laughs & the tips in ya videos.

My opinion is: it's not the gasket they use or the silicone gasket used, its the problem of the muffler mounted too close to the valve cover, and then the heat cooks that gasket.....,. You need to engineer a heat shield between that muffler/ engine. I know its not a lot of room between the two , but any shield would be better than no shield.

It worked for me on the second attempt! I put a thin coat on the head as well as a heavy coat on the valve cover. Also, on the second attempt, I followed the directions on the package about waiting an hour before tightening the bolts. Thanks to all the helpful comments and of course to Taryl. I'm a happy boy!

Thanks Taryl, I done goobered mine up good and my now my Krohler courage doesn't smoke like a 2-stroke. Gas Rats Merit badge for me!

Yup, New gasket worked as good as the old one. Now will try your way. Thanks.

Thanks for the video works perfect with the gasket and gasket maker

Nice! Worked like a charm.

I love the Kohler courage! They are so reliable and powerful!

Running his head into the roof was hilarious.

Nice video Taryl! - I've seen that stuff on Honda OHV covers - must be good for sealing all sorts of engines.

Proud of ya taryl you had courage to take on the leaky kohlage

Thanks man. Got a few good laughs, along w some good instructions on repairing the Khroler Curge .You're a funny bastard. Been a while since I've seen a rat tail.. Think you should bring back the mullet. Thanks again.

Great vid! TY!

You just earned a subscriber...

Hi Tarryl, junior & Slippers. Mr. Bass-akwards here. I did this on a Capt. krapola courageous too. It worked great. Now i've gotta adjust the valves. The engine is a little knocky.

Mr Dactal , I'm going to name my first born after you, be it boy or girl. You are an inspiration!

Thank You!

Came looking for info on doing this to my tractor. Definitely an attention grabbing entrance.

I had the same problem. Changed the valve cover gasket 6 times and it would still leak. Seen how you fixed it now i'm going to fix mine the same way next week after i get back from vacation

Gonna give it a try the way Taryl said to do it. If this doesn't work I'm going back to the parts store and buy a lighter! Let ya know tomorrow.

Maybe yall already done this, but have you ever thought about doin' a show where you talk about what you feel are the best engines down to the worst includin' the different motors made by the same manufactures, like the different Krohler motors, and different brigs etc?

Thanks Taryl...my kohler courage is doing the same thing...last time i buy a kohler..

I knew if I hung around long enough you would get to my ongoing problem, Ive replaced around 3 gaskets on my Courage, and still get a minor leak on to the muffler, usually it would quit when the mower got up to operating temps, I normally use the permatex and a new gasket, so forget the gasket just use a real thick bead of permatex let it dry for a day or 2. Finally I could not believe I could not get it to stop dripping. I think that the valve cover was made with to thin of metal and warps no matter how tight you tighten the bolts. Ive got my mower set up with a Tach, a Temp Gauge, and a Voltage Gauge. Also thanks for showing us about the magnets coming loose inside the flywheel, now my mower when starts puts out 14.1 volts. and while mowing slowly backs down to around 12.4 or so. You have done so much to help keep this mower cutting grass, and you have never set eyes on it. But it knows who you are and hears your name all the time and it made it another year, 455 hours on it so far. Thanks Taryl, Jr, Slippers, and I guess Rat Tail. What happen to the Guy who lived in your upstairs parts room, who used to throw parts down to you......

tarll GM makes a damn good silicone sealer, its light grey, i'm sure its made by another co. i worked on cars 35 years. but it is a good sealer

thank ye taryl ...

Have any videos of how to fix the engine crank case behind the jug when it develops what Aussie's call the Kohler crank?????

Hey Taryl do you adjust the valves on 22 HP Kohler courage twin cylinder. It's hard to turn over. Thanks for any help.

taryl can you do a rebuild video on a updraft carb on a 8hp Briggs

Hey taryl... how tight do put the valve cover back on?Any torque specification?

Please can you tell me which adjustable carb will fit my sv735 the one i have is NONADJUSTABLE thank you

Hey man where would I get a valve adjustment bolt for a 19 hp kohler courage I can't find one anywhere

I used this same sealant but didn't let it dry over night like you did and its still leaking. Are there any other alternatives that will work no questions asked? I have a Troy Bilt Mustang XP Zero Turn

Can you use the valve cover as a suction for a pulse pump?

Permatex makes some good poopie. I like the ultra gray.

I have a Kholer 22hp twin that is sluggish. Any advice is appreciated.

What's the name of the tool you use on the tube of permatex I can't find it anywhere. Thanks

I bought a Troy bilt horse xp blah blah used for a couple hundred bucks and it has this 22 courage motor. I pulled the dipstick while running and to my surprise it blew oil out in my face. Is this normal behavior for these? I know it would be a bad sign on most motors but the thing runs pretty good. Just wondering if it's worth messing with it. Looks about new but I'm only 200 bucks in it so far. Valve cover is leaking a little so I'll fix that. Thanks for the video!

OK. So I used the gasket maker goop and it didn't leak a bit. CRAP! Looking forward to torching it. So now I cant buy a new one!! Taryl knew what the hell he was doing!! THANKS TARYL!!!!!!!

Kroller Courage? Chub Cadet has definitely gone even lower than anyone ever thought that they could.

I guess people become limp with fear whenever Taryl gets his hands on them lol.

Wow, just wow. I felt like I was watching my dad showing me how to replace the valve gaskets on a '77 Ford Granada. Same exact thing, um, but different. He had a bridge that he used to pop out for some reason, but I digress. I just picked up a 19hp Cub Cadet with the Kohler Courage and it's doing the same thing. The guy that I got it from said that oil must have been from the guy that replaced the oil plug when they changed it. Go figure. Engine sounds good and I am going to get a can of oil as I don't want to ruin it. I am assuming that would be the same thing. But they have a saying about assuming. It's an LT1042 made in 2006, with a SV590. Just want to make sure before I go ripping stuff apart and mess it up. Any assistance or guidence would be great. GT

My Cub was smokin like Cheech and Bong. I used this method and no more smoke! Yee Haw!

Should I be using 92 octane gas or is 87 ok? I love the videos! Thanks for sharing all your knowledge.

Thumbs up my friend........... Okie-Bob

+Taryl Fixes All so i could either get a new gasket or the gasket maker?

New to channel, thanks you just saved me 45.00 on there bs fix kit,

I just fixed one of these same way

Hi Taryl, did yoy wait 1 hour after applying the silicone before bolting the cover back on or is it ok to apply silicone and bolt straight on? Also how tight should i do the bolts?

I saw a video on how to fix this leak using the same gasket maker, but they said not to tighten it up until the gasket maker was fully set up. What’s your opinion?

Hay taryl were is your shop location if its close to me I mite stop buy and ask a few questions and show you some of my problems

What are torque specs?

Holy shit I laughed my ass off when you pounded his head in the roof

Again great advice , Can i ask where you great the white paper you lay the parts on . Regards Pete.

I have a cadet ltx 1050 and is leaking oil somewhere use the engine. I created this issue when I was chignon the drive belt. I thought it was a piece of the belt stuck in there

Hey taryl I want to change the trimmer head on my gt2100 echo. I bought a speed feed head that says it fits my model but when I go to place it on there it feels loose the plastic donut it comes with isn't big enough for it to tighten the head like I want it too. Any suggestions?

Might I suggest Permatex Right Stuff for sealant? You could even stick Ricky's rat tail back on with that. . .Win win, there's your din!

I have a Kohler Command 16 that just started smoking oil on the muffler. Would the fix be the same?

You should use one of those kneeling pads on the floor when you're settin there all night. I did the same thing like you and my knees hurt like hell the next day! I could hardly walk! You need to warn all of us stupid people out here about that! ;)

Hey Taryl Good video and dinner, found my kroler v twin 22 hp right plug wire not firing, any suggestions for best replacement, innerweb spread from $39.99 up to nearly $200.00? any help much appreciated!. waiting on my dinner!

Damn. I followed the directions, and even let it sit for a week before i fired it up. It's now smoking worse than before. Guess i will have to do it all over again.

I did the same but when I accelerate it shakes. what will be the problem?

I tried permatex alone and it leaked again. Then I ordered an OEM gasket and used Permatex on the motor and the valve cover to sandwich the gasket. No leaks.

another thing you can try is set a ball peen hammer on the inside of each hole ahd give it a little whack to pop the valve cover back to original position. because over time tightening it bends the hole towards the head and causes it to leak. it happens all the time on chevy engines

Do i have to drain the oil out 1st? My Kohler on my Troybilt started to leak here.only 3 years old

Indian Head gasket sealer with the gasket. Don't have to leave it set overnight that way.

LMAO, but thanks man, good video

Do you have to drain the oil from the mower before doing this?

How tight do you set the valve cover bolts? I tried the permatex once and failed. I wanna get it right this next time.

Aaah...The Not so Courageous, Kohlen Courage Engine. This one gets the Super Crappy, Ultra Scrappy award! Thanks for the tip, I shoulda figured...been doing it to all the other consistent leakers.

My Troy-Bilt I just find out leaking around the valve cover today

Would your Permatex gasket repair be preferable to the stock factory oil sump gasket on a Briggs & Stratton opposed twin engine?

At 10:15, "when you stick in on there, just move it around a little bit". Didn't Jerry Lee Lewis say that line in Great Balls of Fire?

thanks , funny guys . LOLLL

Thanks for the video thanks for the dinner listen to be okay

could too much oil in the case cause this repair to fail?

this video is doppee

Thank God for Taryl!! I'll pray God forgave you for attempted murder of rat tail in 2015. Especially when you launched him over the fence. Meanwhile, today I discovered my Kohler 22hp XT-1 riding mower has a valve cover leak. Will apply your technique in attempting repair! The area around the cover was all covered by an oily gooey mess. The mower is only 3 years old.

I hate it when Scrubb Cadet gives me junk gaskets with my Khroler! :P

And there's ur dinner!

you work at kohler....?

ricky rat tail lol

The bigger the gob, the better the job.

Does it have to be oil resistant gasket maker

How hard is it to convert a manual lawn tractor to a hydrostatic do a video on that

Are these engines as self destructing as they say???

I had to do that with my dads Honda GSV190 engine on his HRU217D lawnmower after adjusting the valve tappets. Honda do fit a gasket on at the factory but they tell you to use high temperature silicone sealant on the valve cover in the service manual. That Kohler valve cover looks like it's a boomerang shape, I've been wondering if I've been a boomerang to this place :- www.tomago.com.au/ I paid them a visit to there in 1996 & I'm sure some of the Australian Aborigines think that I'm a returning boomerang who should work there, many of the non returning ones left.

First ten seconds: Okay, bye.

Just Drain the oil out.

what is with the accent ? it does not sound like the Tarryl we love...

Stop fixing kohlers .....landfill

Kholer became a disgrace when they screwed-up quality. The chicken will have teeth before I buy anything which bears the name Kohler, unless, its 30 or 40 years old.

That Sucks they don't make anything good any more

Kohler courage engines suck anyways their throw away engines kohler commands Briggs and Honda’s are the top leading engines.