Rocker gasket

1. daveg1 Established Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1243 Saxo VTR

   #1 8th July 2008, 07:22

   Hi guys just wondered what im doing wrong, i needed to do my tappets which i did and now sound fine. When i removed the rocker cover i found that the seal had a split so bought a new one. I fitted this last night and used a gasket sealent aswell but i still have a small leak from the side of the gasket. Any ideas or tips. Much rep coming your way!!!!!!
2. AMO247 Established Member Joined: May 2008 Leeds Posts: 1515 Saxo VTR. Suzuki Swift GLX, Pug 206.

   #2 8th July 2008, 07:39

   You dont need to use sealant aswell but i think that you may have over tightend the rocker cover if you have then you may have buckled it and will need a new one.
   Sorry to be the possible bearer of bad news.
3. Mr_suv Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 blandiago Posts: 4483 Hondaaaa

   #3 8th July 2008, 07:46

   have you made sure its correctly positioned before popping it down on there and as above dont over tighten the bolts and no need for sealant tbh!
4. daveg1 Established Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1243 Saxo VTR

   #4 8th July 2008, 08:00

   cheers guys i will try it to night how will i know if i have done it too tight
5. WelshyUK Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Northampton Posts: 1386 MK4Golf1.6SE,BMWE30Sport, KDX125,FZR400RRSP1

   #5 8th July 2008, 08:08

   Just go by sight is the best option, keep the bolts even when tightening up, so do a bit of one bolt then move on and keep going around keeping the rocker cover even!
6. Scattle Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Benfleet, Essex Posts: 10834 Megane 225 Cup

   #6 8th July 2008, 08:12

   Try the above first, if not I have a brand new one for sale
   
   http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...04#post2313004
7. daveg1 Established Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1243 Saxo VTR

   #7 8th July 2008, 08:14

   tbh honest £10 from dealer and it down the road thanxs anyway scattle
8. Scattle Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Benfleet, Essex Posts: 10834 Megane 225 Cup

   #8 8th July 2008, 08:41

   kk no probs.
9. daveg1 Established Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1243 Saxo VTR

   #9 8th July 2008, 15:29

   any one for any more
10. immense Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Northampton Posts: 2241 Citroën Saxo VTR

    #10 8th July 2008, 16:01

    Can't you use that instant gasket stuff from Halfords, £4.99 iirc. Leave for 10/20 mins to set, done.
11. user_10176 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Ramsey st marys, peterborough Posts: 8288 Saxo's, Corsa (Daily)

    #11 8th July 2008, 19:01

    i use that stuff from halford it seem to work a treat for me
12. badasssaxo Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 southend on sea,essex Posts: 4244

    #12 8th July 2008, 19:07

    instant gasket is a huge mistake i had that on my sump when i bought my car it pissed out oil like it was going out of fashion so dont use it, it does not last long.