Water in rocker cover?

Post by **Lukey** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 3:12 pm

Just put a new heater control valve in, had the rocker cover off to access the nuts. When I took the valve off some water got by the valves it's taking for ever to evaporate. If I start the engine will water get sucked in?

Post by **MoggyTech** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 4:35 pm

Water wont get past the valves as it should pool below the height of the valve guides. It will probably seep down into the sump via the pushrod drillings, but even those sit a bit proud of the lowest point of the cylinder head. I would soak it up with paper towels, and be prepared to do an oil change if you get 'Mayo' oil in the rocker box.

Post by **PSL184** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 4:36 pm

Depends how good your valve stem seals are but its not good to have water in there anyway. Mop it up with some tissue first....

Post by **Lukey** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 4:39 pm

Already mopped up just wanted to make sure my pistons wern't going to try and compress the water. Thanks all.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 5:58 pm

Well - if you think it is THAT much - take the spark plugs out and spin the engine over, then refit plugs and start it up. Take it for a good blast - that will soon evaporate any small amount of water.