CRAJ Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Is it just who I used for this gasket, or are all rocker cover gaskets now a close ressembalance that you have to 'adjust' to fit. The shape of the curves at each corner were nothing like right and the whole thing was about 7mm to long. After 'cutting and shutting' mine with a knife and some instant gasket, it followed the lines of the cover and so far has sealed it.I bought mine from a well known supplier in LINCOLNshire, not the dearest, but not the best fit either.Should I have paid more for a payen part, or is part of the joy of owning a classic car, making the parts fit?Cheers Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanChatterton Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Usual stuff mate. I always have to alter them to fit.Try to make sure that any cuts are at the front........ as there is more oil at the back and more chance of it leaking from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 They always look aweful, even when they fit. I always stick mine to the rocker cover. There is a guy in the States making reuseable silicone ones, expensive but apparently v good. A quick Google throws up a couple of choices - I've not personally tried either of these and have no financial interest in them http://www.jmwagnersales.com/ for the expensive ones I saw firstandhttp://gasketinnovations.flyingcart.com/index.php?p=products&req=dept&id=4 for a cheaper alternative Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB_Harvey Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 If using a cork one i always try and use a Payen one ,trouble is most of the tin valve covers have been overtightened in the past in a vain attempt to stop oil leaks...usually all this does is make the problem worse ! Try and find a good cover ,new payen gasket and DONT overtighten it. Not heard about the silicone ones but i do like the idea ! and got to be cheaper in the long run ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAJ Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 AlanChatterton wrote:Try to make sure that any cuts are at the front........ .Luckily Alan I did think of this myself, making the join above no.1 spark plug as it seemed like the highest point.Is it possible to buy something to replace these gaskets that comes on a roll.... almost like a rope, that could be fed into the groove and joined at the highest point?You can get a PTFE thread for pipefitting instead of the traditional tape but its not a very big diameter.Surely someone on this forum uses something everyday in their job but has never considered its possible other uses! (he says hopefully)Colin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydP Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I've got one of the gasket inovation silicone one's on my gt6 and the fit is spot on, seals perfectly with no mods required and as the silicone recovers after you remove the rocker cover you never need to replace it again.Heaps better than any of the cork types I've tried and only a tenner including postage from the states.Floyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Me too on my 6 , fits nice! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanChatterton Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Yeah, but if yours leaks Roy, you can always plug it up with your shorts..................!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piman Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Hello Colin, in answer to your question:-"Is it possible to buy something to replace these gaskets that comes on a roll"Yes, it is called gland packing and comes in a variety of square section sizes. Not cheap, however, so not really an option (c £80.00 for 6M roll 6mm square) I'm sure that square section rubber extrusion will also be available, but again at what cost as most such products are sold in large quantities.Alec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAJ Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 piman wrote:Hello Colin, in answer to your question:-"Is it possible to buy something to replace these gaskets that comes on a roll"Yes, it is called gland packing AlecThat's right, the small section stuff that we have at work is called that. Having seen the above posts of a silicon alternative for £10 from the states though. I know where my money will be going :)Thanks gents Colin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 hmmn gland packing? I never thought of that - I feel a raid on the works stores coming on ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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