Rocker Cover Leak

28th March 2010, 18:29

Hopefully someone can help

I have a leak coming from my rocker cover.

Shall i buy this
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Ci...b4678d5e1&ROKG

Also shall i get a new rocker cover set?

Should this stop the leak or do i need anything else???????????

thanks

28th March 2010, 18:37

does it have a gasket? av just done the rocker gasket on my vts and it didnt have 1 and when i went to the garage they said it was the gasket paste stuff which stopped my leak..

28th March 2010, 18:41

My little 1.1 had a leak from the cam cover i just torqued up the bolts fixed it but if its really bad then yes change the gasket but try and make sure you get quality parts.

28th March 2010, 18:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by silver-saxo-sewell

does it have a gasket? av just done the rocker gasket on my vts and it didnt have 1 and when i went to the garage they said it was the gasket paste stuff which stopped my leak..

i gotta vts too mate, so shall i just buy some of that paste stuff then and try and re-seal it?????????

28th March 2010, 18:56

Just need an instant gasket for vts rockers they don't have gaskets as such.

28th March 2010, 19:06

the leak is quite bad to be honest so shall i just buy new rocker covers, Can anyone suggest a place to buy them from?

thanks

28th March 2010, 19:08

Local motor factors.

28th March 2010, 21:37

one more thing, can i take rocker cover off with normal tools, i hear people saying about torques and stuff but i havent got access to that stuff.

Will normal tools work ok???

28th March 2010, 22:36

you shouldnt need to buy new rocker cover m8 just buy the gasket sealant my vts was pissing out oil used this now its fine not 1 drop dripping anywhere, but dnt be shy with it as the rocker covers have lips around the edge put plenty in. u will need them torques bits tho. gud look

28th March 2010, 23:22

ok mate cheers, whats the name of this torque thing i need lol

dont know alot about cars

28th March 2010, 23:24

is it a torque screwdriver?

28th March 2010, 23:29

i had the same problem. go into citroen parts and ask for a rocker cover gasket for your car/year/model. it will cost you £13.

28th March 2010, 23:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by brogan5050

i had the same problem. go into citroen parts and ask for a rocker cover gasket for your car/year/model. it will cost you £13.

what he said

29th March 2010, 08:42

Will i need a Torque Screwdriver to take rocker cover off?????????

29th March 2010, 09:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by leegreenvtr

one more thing, can i take rocker cover off with normal tools, i hear people saying about torques and stuff but i havent got access to that stuff.

Will normal tools work ok???

You can, the torque setting is 16NM for the Rocker Covers, but as I found with a wrench, this is nothing. Take a spanner after a 16NM tighten and the bolts still have plenty to tighten. Just use a socket and tighten it down till the nut gets a bit stiff than stop.

29th March 2010, 09:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by leegreenvtr

Will i need a Torque Screwdriver to take rocker cover off?????????

No, just a socket.

29th March 2010, 09:24

ok mate thanks

30th March 2010, 19:12

i took mine right off on my vts cleaned it up with a little sand paper buffing disc from work then blew it off with an air line and there done by sealent just make sure you give it plenty of time to go off

30th March 2010, 20:38

You either bodge with sealant or do it properly with a gasket, gasket should be around a tenner at a motor factors and its as simple as making a cup of tea.

30th March 2010, 20:45

Righty, having read this thread it's all very very confusing so will try make it clearer for all

This is 8V rocker cover, seal is buyable from peugeot, factors or ebay cheap as and is an easy swap

This is J4 rockers, these prone to leak, the gaskets on them are part of the cover and are therefore non replacable, in my experience you can scrape the "gasket off and replace with this Clicky Amazing stuff, do a big fat bead (unbroken)where the gasket once was wait 10 minutes, place covers on car, bolt up finger tight and leave for at;east 10 hours, then tighten the bolts up and voila, sealed!

These are JP4 rockers, they don't leak alot, but if they do the Gasket is buyable/replacable from peugeot got less than a tenner!

Hope this helps

24th April 2010, 17:31

mine is a vts so htey dont have gaskets

24th April 2010, 17:33

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Originally Posted by warner88vts

mine is a vts so htey dont have gaskets

Indeed i hope my post in this very thread helps you (if in doubt this is a clicky not just blue text)