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Rubber rocker cover gaskets
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 12:49 pm
by Deaconbrody
I see on ebay that you can buy a rubber rocker cover gasket instead of the Cork type.
Although more expensive they say this can be reused.
Good investment?
Ian
Re: Rubber rocker cover gaskets
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 1:02 pm
by mike.perry
Yes
Re: Rubber rocker cover gaskets
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 4:13 pm
by bmcecosse
Don't bother - the cork one can be (IS) used over and over again. Just glue it to the rocker cover - and don't overtighten.
Re: Rubber rocker cover gaskets
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 8:01 pm
by jagnut66
Hi,
Sorry fans of cork but I swear by these rubber gaskets now, had one for months and I've had the lid off a few times, still no leaks.
When I next invest in a spare it will be rubber!
Best wishes,
Mike.
Re: Rubber rocker cover gaskets
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 4:07 am
by Deaconbrody
Hi Mike,
Do you glue in the rubber one?
ian
Re: Rubber rocker cover gaskets
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 6:35 pm
by JOWETTJAVELIN
Cork = ten a penny bought bulk.
Rubber = expensive and let's not forget that oil is a natural enemy of rubber.
Re: Rubber rocker cover gaskets
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 6:53 pm
by jagnut66
Do you glue in the rubber one?
No, it sits in place quite nicely, no need for glue. I also find it more convenient to have it 'free' for when I need to remove the rocker cover (to do tappets etc.).
Rubber = expensive and let's not forget that oil is a natural enemy of rubber.
Never had a problem with this, plus I don't think £6.99 is expensive - see link below, especially as it's reusable.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-MINI- ... 1c303d13a0
Cork = ten a penny bought bulk.
Going purely by my experience, there may be a reason why cork ones are 'ten a penny'.........................