hi all just about to fit a new rocker cover gasket to my big turbo cossie should i use some sealer with it or just the gasket its self.ive had oil leeks from here before and its getting on my tits now any tips would be good thanks

 

I use Hylomar Blue sealant and the gaskets with metal middles as they don't 'push' out when torquing down the cam cover bolts.

Cheers, Chris

 

just use sealent around the part where the rubber half moon seals go, it isnt neccesary to use it on the whole gasket.
i use hylomar blue as well

 

thanks for that ill give it a bash tomorrow and see how it goes

thanks scott

 

What gasket you using ?, try a cometic one, and as said a little sealant around the ends of the cap seals, the ones with the metal spacers are for people that overtighten a alloy cover expecting it not to distort.
tabetha

 

not sure tabetha i got it at ford fair from matt lewis racing. fitted it last night so far so good. is it possible for the rocker cover to distort?

thanks for your help

 

Over tightening certainly won't help!

I disagree Tabetha (although i do agree that people over tighten in the hope that it will seal better). I use the metals as they have better torque retention and have not had any leaks from any i have fitted to date. Previously i have fecked around with other gaskets and always seemed to end up leaking. Personal preference i suppose.

Hope it's sorted now Guth.

Cheers, Chris