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[mathewst]

Sorry posted without questions so here they are.
1. Can anything else cause cam gasket to leak except breathers ( I mean new gasket not the old one which can leak from age)
2. Can cam gaskets be changed without  problems, cause I don't have tools which mark how much pressure you must apply when turning the screws?

[tunnie]

Sorry posted without questions so here they are.
1. Can anything else cause cam gasket to leak except breathers ( I mean new gasket not the old one which can leak from age)
2. Can cam gaskets be changed without  problems, cause I don't have tools which mark how much pressure you must apply when turning the screws?

Whilst you can do it without a torque wrench, its advisable to get one.

From memory its 8Nm for cam covers which is almost impossible to guess

[mathewst]

Thanks Tunnie.
I've had cam gasket changed twice in the last couple of months by the garage and it seems it is leaking again 
And breathers are clean!!!
So probably lousy aftermarket parts or not enough sealant

[tunnie]

Thanks Tunnie.
I've had cam gasket changed twice in the last couple of months by the garage and it seems it is leaking again 
And breathers are clean!!!
So probably lousy aftermarket parts or not enough sealant

Most likely pattern gaskets which were over tightened. You don't need that much sealant.

If its been done twice recently its not been done right, get yourself some geniune gaskets & a torque wrench, maybe more expensive in the short term, but cheaper in the long 

[mathewst]

Ok thanks Tunnie.
Will probably do that next month cause this month killed me with expences ( new shocks, three weedings etc  )

[sneakypenguin]

Darth did my gaskets a few months ago, passenger side one's had completely gone, spark plug well full of oil, and the drivers side were really brittle and about to go, he did a bloomin good job