16v cam covers leak.

1. user_61020 Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v

   #1 16th March 2013, 18:37

   Hello,as title,this issue is really annoying me,a few weeks ago i decided to make a new gasket as there was some leak on both cam covers,decided to start with the cover closer to the radiator,used a gasket maker called "V.Tech Vital black RTV",i even got a pic when the gasket was done.
   
   http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/...ps914977b2.jpg
   
   The leak has decreased but it still leaks!
   Was wondering what would you do in this case,seems like Jp4 rocker covers may be the solution but don't want to spend 40-50£ for that,how did people solve this? Thanks.
2. mlawlan69 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2010 leeds Posts: 4389 MCS R53 S/C 16v furiooo

   #2 16th March 2013, 19:13

   People solve it using jp4s covers, jp4 covers are known for always finding a way to leak.
3. tom_vts16v Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2012 coningsby,lincs Posts: 381 2000 saxo vts

   #3 16th March 2013, 19:37

   on the j4 covers take them off underneathe there are some raised point file them flat the redo gasket as you have and it should solve the problem if not jp4 covers are the way forward
4. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #4 16th March 2013, 19:50

   Are you sure its coming from the rocker covers & not the oil cap,as they`re known too leak?
5. user_61020 Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v

   #5 16th March 2013, 19:52

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by stevo67 Are you sure its coming from the rocker covers & not the oil cap,as they`re known too leak?

   Yes i'm sure,i got the new oil cap version and not even a bead since then.
6. rich112 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2009 Kent Posts: 4207 Mango cammed furio vts

   #6 16th March 2013, 22:13

   The problem is once they are taken off they normally will always leak. You need to try and get hold of the rubber seals to suit the covers.
7. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #7 16th March 2013, 22:17

   Grind down the lugs get them equal then re-seal

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8. user_61020 Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v

   #8 20th March 2013, 19:28

   Decided to go with JP4 covers,thanks for the help.
9. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

   #9 20th March 2013, 19:32

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Cam Grind down the lugs get them equal then re-seal

   This. Mine are flat, and sealed with Curil T. Never leaked once.