jpbaginski

Just fitted a new cam gasket and half moons (comitec) but getting oil leak from the front of the cam cover.
Should I also have used sealent with the gasket?
Also around the gasket it feels wet but not leaking this was not like this before.
Advice please......

abdr500

iTrader: (1)

yes i all ways use sealer on the front were the half moon and the gasket meet .are you sure its not leaking from the cam oil seals

Butch.

iTrader: (1)

you need to put a bit of silicone at the bottom of each half moon as they always leak from there

jpbaginski

how tight should i do the bolts?
also what about sealent all around the gasket?

abdr500

iTrader: (1)

no need for sealer any were else just use it at the front ..bolt it down evenly don't tighten 1 up all the way and move down do it gradually

Jim Green

Don't use sealer on the gasket....just the ends of the half moons.

coswurv

iTrader: (8)

Just normal instant gasket from your local motor factors mate, put a bit on the head where the half moons sit then push them in and squeeze a bit in each corner where the half moons meet the gasket, refit cam cover and wipe off excess job done.

Kevin B

I would say as tight as 'feels' alright - bare in mind you are tightening in to alloy though, so dont use all your strength!!

jpbaginski

Ok.

What about around the half moon too.

jpbaginski

OK everyone I will try this on sunday THANKS>>>>

dave cos4x4

iTrader: (5)

tighten them up as you would with a cylinder head sequence.

SapphyMike

get a fibre gasket from mike r!!!