Rocker cover gasket replacement - bother with silicone?

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Rocker cover gasket replacement - bother with silicone?

Postby mightyrollaman » Wed Jun 21, 2006 6:53 pm

Well did ya?
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Postby Brett_MX5 » Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:45 pm

Not if you get a genuine gasket, but apparently the aftermarket gaskets are not quite as good at sealing - so I would use it if I got an aftermarket one..

Better to use it anyway imo
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Postby Astroboysoup » Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:45 pm

yeh i did,

told my dad that it didn't really need it.. he insisted anyway.
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Postby SuperMazdaKart » Wed Jun 21, 2006 9:00 pm

i'd say have it done anyway. on a clean surface & give it a full 24 hours to cure just to be sure.
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Postby CT » Wed Jun 21, 2006 9:25 pm

Even using an OEM cam cover gasket you must use sealant at the corners of the cam seals and around the CAS bit (technical term). If you don't - it will leak. :)
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Postby Russellb » Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:49 pm

Just like CT said and no leaks from My rocker cover gasket :D
But the bloody CAS seal is leaking :cry:
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Postby mightyrollaman » Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:54 pm

Thanks guys, glad I asked.
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