rocker cover gasket

[dave.gsi]

is it a simple old one off new one on type thing??

dont need any sealant or to tighten the bolts in a stupid order???


also, same as above but with the sump gasket?

[epo]

i think the bolts have 2 be set 2 a certain tourque me and me dad did mine like that ne way
the settings will be in haynes if u need 2

[nova198]

just tighten them up mate the head has to be torqued down in a certain order but the rocker cover gasket does not really matter.

[mikeoxford]

dave.

its a case of less is more.

toruqe the bolts up if u can with the correct wrench, i think its somethink ridicluously small like 3 lbs or sommat stupid.

if you do them too tight, you will find oil will begin to leak, it really does just need tightening to keep the bolts in and it all together firmly, but if u try driving them home and crimping it all up as tight as poss it wont last long.

i have found in my experience cork gaskets to be btter and leak less than rubbery ones.

mike

[mikeoxford]

oh... theres no sealant by the way just gasket.

be sure to scrape remnants of old one off both the rocker cover and the cam carrier.

no sequence either.

[dave.gsi]

good. :D

sounds easy. its got a cork one on at the moment (theres a bit sticking out at the distributer end/ where its leaking)

seems to be spraying oil out after a good thrashing lol :|

[mikeoxford]

seems to be spraying oil out after a good thrashing lol :|

u should drive a bit easier then :lol:, problem solved, at the expense of a gasket and your fuel bill :lol: which reminds me, at midnight on christmas eve i was stranded in the middle of nowhere :roll: as i had ran out of fuel - B@ST@RD twin 40s :lol:

[dave.gsi]

lol, i do need to ease off abit :lol:

i have a 30 minute motorway journey to work everyday and generally cruise along at 90 8)

touched 110 on the way home tonight :lol:

[epo]

lol, i do need to ease off abit :lol:

i have a 30 minute motorway journey to work everyday and generally cruise along at 90 8)

touched 110 on the way home tonight :lol:

lol i have the same bout 30 minute journey but i tend 2 do 60mph all the way 2 work as i really dont wanna go
then i tend 2 do 80,90 100 as i just wanna get home

[Alex]

dont overtighten them, as the bolts will snap

[dave.gsi]

did it this morning.

only took like five minutes.

although i did forget to put the breather hose back on lol
just been out now to put it back :lol:

[locky]

:lol:
Now your engine bay needs a good steamclean!
What i usually do is smear a very thin layer of grease around the gasket! Helps with the seal! but a very thin layer, like stick some on, and wipe it off with your finger!
Plus if you ever need to take it off again, it wont stick like shit to a stick!

[mikeoxford]

i bought one today for when i swap my rocker cover.

pricely some of ?1 from car spares distribution :D

[dave.gsi]

?1 :o

i was robbed lol

?3.21 :lol:

[mikeoxford]

:wink: next door neighbours staff discount :twisted: