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Rocker Cover Gasket Sealant
« on: 09 March 2007, 10:45:55 »
Hi,

Can someone please confirm how much of this stuff, and where exactly I should be putting it on - I've obviously cocked it up once now and I don't want to do it again - I've got some proper vx gaskets arriving this afternoon so with a little advice on sealant from you guys I should be sorted.

I know the guide says as a rule at the back where the half moons are, and after the front two cam locks, but how much?  Would it be a bad idea to just put it all the way around?

Many thanks in advance guys...

Chris.
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Re: Rocker Cover Gasket Sealant
« Reply #1 on: 09 March 2007, 10:49:33 »
Have you read this Maintenance Guide?

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152564281
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Re: Rocker Cover Gasket Sealant
« Reply #2 on: 09 March 2007, 10:54:23 »
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Have you read this Maintenance Guide?

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152564281

This is what I was referring to AA - I did follow it yes, but I just don't think I put enough sealant on and I desperately want to get it right this time, hence the  :'( for help!
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Re: Rocker Cover Gasket Sealant
« Reply #3 on: 09 March 2007, 12:16:52 »
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Have you read this Maintenance Guide?

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152564281

This is what I was referring to AA - I did follow it yes, but I just don't think I put enough sealant on and I desperately want to get it right this time, hence the  :'( for help!

Sorry I can't help, you will have to wait until one of the V6 experts come along.

Best of luck.
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Re: Rocker Cover Gasket Sealant
« Reply #4 on: 09 March 2007, 12:47:12 »
I watched Mark do this on mine the other week & he didn't use that much, just a good blob on the "sharp" corners.
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Re: Rocker Cover Gasket Sealant
« Reply #5 on: 09 March 2007, 15:52:37 »
Has anyone put a smear of sealant all around the camcover edges?
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Re: Rocker Cover Gasket Sealant
« Reply #6 on: 09 March 2007, 17:45:18 »
I can't help with the info as I haven't done mine yet, but for the benefit of TD and AA here's a picture of it:



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Re: Rocker Cover Gasket Sealant
« Reply #7 on: 09 March 2007, 18:07:17 »
isnt it RTV sealant?
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Re: Rocker Cover Gasket Sealant
« Reply #8 on: 09 March 2007, 18:22:55 »
According to TIS, it goes in the semi circular bit at the rear of the cam cover, to complete a good seal gasket to cover and at the front it goes in the angles where the gasket rises over the cam front mounting..

Hope this helps, if anyone knows different I'm sure they'll correct me :y
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Re: Rocker Cover Gasket Sealant
« Reply #9 on: 09 March 2007, 18:31:50 »
You put it over the half moons and put a blob on each "sharp turn" in the gasket.

Too much is bad, I made that mistake.  :-[

Just make sure you remove all the old sealant from both the gaskets and make sure the mating surfaces are completely clean.

The super important bit is making sure you don't overtighten the gaskets. As they are rubber they don't need much torque (8nm as everyone knows).
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Re: Rocker Cover Gasket Sealant
« Reply #10 on: 09 March 2007, 22:07:13 »
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I can't help with the info as I haven't done mine yet, but for the benefit of TD and AA here's a picture of it:




Thanks MJ  :y

As LB says dont use too much.....you dont need on the straights.....just the sharp corners....i put too much on mine according to Mark....but i think i have got away with it....

One other point.....the gasket may have moved a tad when you fitted the cover.....not sure if this is a correct tip....but i let the sealant go off a bit (15mins) before fitting the cover....i tried to do it straight away after applying the black goo.....but one of the 1/2 moons kept falling out of place.....giving it 15mins made the goo go off a bit and held the gasket in place  :y

Also LB i think suggests reusing the gasket.....which will be fine i think as its a new one.....but before you do double check it hasnt been pinched or got a split in it  :y
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Re: Rocker Cover Gasket Sealant
« Reply #11 on: 09 March 2007, 22:44:28 »
Chris, What happened? Why do you think you cocked it up?

I'm really sorry to hear this after you spent all night on it.

Cheers
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Re: Rocker Cover Gasket Sealant
« Reply #12 on: 09 March 2007, 23:12:10 »
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Chris, What happened? Why do you think you cocked it up?

I'm really sorry to hear this after you spent all night on it.

Cheers
Ian

Easy....he spent too much time outside the garage smoking  ;D

Seriously tho.....it is a nightmare when things go wrong......i know....but you learn by mistakes...

Hows the saying go....'The man the never made mistakes...never made anything'  :y
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Re: Rocker Cover Gasket Sealant
« Reply #13 on: 10 March 2007, 00:16:18 »
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Chris, What happened? Why do you think you cocked it up?

I'm really sorry to hear this after you spent all night on it.

Cheers
Ian

Just didn't use enough sealant where it counts I think - and I put it on the straights which I think was a mistake - I reckon the gaskets must have slid about on the sealant and not made a proper seal - or something!

One sides on again, the others just about ready - quick ciggie and then I'm going for it - spent about 3 hours just cleaning the muck and oil off of all the parts it plastered!

Cross those fingers...!
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Re: Rocker Cover Gasket Sealant
« Reply #14 on: 10 March 2007, 00:22:05 »
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Chris, What happened? Why do you think you cocked it up?

I'm really sorry to hear this after you spent all night on it.

Cheers
Ian

Just didn't use enough sealant where it counts I think - and I put it on the straights which I think was a mistake - I reckon the gaskets must have slid about on the sealant and not made a proper seal - or something!

One sides on again, the others just about ready - quick ciggie and then I'm going for it - spent about 3 hours just cleaning the muck and oil off of all the parts it plastered!

Cross those fingers...!

Good luck this time  :y

If in doubt use a bit more black goo on the corners :y
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