oil leak from cam cover
May 10, 2012 | 09:23 PM
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oil leak from cam cover
I need to have the gasket and half moons replaced, whats the best ones to get and the best way to stop them from leaking
May 10, 2012 | 09:43 PM
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use a very very thin smear of silicone on the head cover and half moons then you will have no leak
May 11, 2012 | 05:08 PM
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As above but I also used a cometic gasket and applied Loctite 534 Gasket positioner to both sides of the gasket and have had no leaks for about 7 yrs now.
May 11, 2012 | 05:12 PM
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Can the Cometic one not be used without sealer?
May 11, 2012 | 05:20 PM
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Yes it can and is also re-usable but I had a re occurring leak and just wanted to make sure, but by using the Loctite you won't be able to re-use it.
May 11, 2012 | 05:20 PM
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Can the Cometic one not be used without sealer?
Yes mate you only use a small dab of sealer where the half moons meet the gasket
May 11, 2012 | 06:28 PM
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I bought cometic one from matt Lewis .. Never had a prob .. You will always get good quality gear from matt
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