tlr_rst

hello

apart from finding a leak in the distributor i think also the cork gasket maybe leaking from the front. Its away from the dizzy and high up so i suspect this. It was new on 2 years ago by previous owner and its done 7k miles since my ownership

whats the best gasket to get, i see ford used a cork, but i hear others saying use the rubber. can you all please help me with the best option

many thanks

Twins

iTrader: (18)

I use rubber ,have done for years off the 1800cvh

tlr_rst

ok thanks fella, i ordered a rubber one last night, are they tightened like pinch tight or just so it nips?

mentalasanything

I found the rubber one completely useless. Each unto their own I think but I've never had a cork one fail.

Lee

Karlos G

iTrader: (4)

Rubber one needs a little bit trimming off in places too, they have metal inserts to prevent over torquing just like genuine cork ones.

It's Czech Mate

Genuine Cork for me every time, not a pattern one, if it still leaks then the rocker cover is warped probably

haz87

Cork all the way on normal CVH rockers. The only one ive found that works well on rubber is the Rs1600i cover

darrenb16two

Always used rubber ones and never had an issue, Can be reused aswell

moesin2005

i had fitting issues with a rubber one

It's Czech Mate

Probably because your rocker cover was warped as they have a tendancy to do that and the rubber gasket lets you get away with it to a certain extent

gus

iTrader: (1)

Rubber for me too

Never had an issue and looks good to imo

tlr_rst

hi guys, well i ordered a rubber one thought id give it a go as the cork didn't last long.

how tight am i meant to tighten it can you please advise???