Cam cover gasket leaking
Discussion
Hi All
I have a tvr power cam cover fitted on my engine, after the last 6000 mile service it started to leak oil, the cover was removed and refitted, was fine for the first 100 miles or so, but the other day noticed some oil on my garage floor. Opened the bonnet and the gasket has crept out from the cover and leaking again!!
Any suggestions? should i fit a Viton gasket and this time stick the gasket to the cover before re fitting
I have a tvr power cam cover fitted on my engine, after the last 6000 mile service it started to leak oil, the cover was removed and refitted, was fine for the first 100 miles or so, but the other day noticed some oil on my garage floor. Opened the bonnet and the gasket has crept out from the cover and leaking again!!
Any suggestions? should i fit a Viton gasket and this time stick the gasket to the cover before re fitting
The RG gasket is Viton and very robust. To ensure the gasket remains in place you need to apply high temp adhesive, which locates it to the cam cover. It then doesn't creep.
From your previous post I think you mentioned the power cam cover deforming. Your best bet is a standard cover and the viton gasket. You can then remove and replace the cam cover as you wish.
Beads of RTV are simply ludicrous shyte....
From your previous post I think you mentioned the power cam cover deforming. Your best bet is a standard cover and the viton gasket. You can then remove and replace the cam cover as you wish.
Beads of RTV are simply ludicrous shyte....
Tvr Power used to sell the covers, I think it's the same as the raceapproved ones, They stopped selling them because of leaking issues.
Was advised today by a well respected person that it's best to fit the gasket completely dry.
Also where do i source the correct gasket for this cover?
Thanks Colin
Was advised today by a well respected person that it's best to fit the gasket completely dry.
Also where do i source the correct gasket for this cover?
Thanks Colin
Thanks Matt
Need to replace the gasket as where it crept out two pieces broke off.
Do you know if the viton gasket being sold by TVR parts will fit my cam cover?
http://www.powersperformance.co.uk/store/slug/spee...
Thanks Colin
Need to replace the gasket as where it crept out two pieces broke off.
Do you know if the viton gasket being sold by TVR parts will fit my cam cover?
http://www.powersperformance.co.uk/store/slug/spee...
Thanks Colin
Sean I think I used this high temp spray adhesive.. http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/320768691072?_trksid=p2141...
Best to lay the gasket out on some paper or a surface that your not too concerned with getting covered in sticky snot
Colin, it would very much depend on the profile of you cam cover sides. I know the interior edge and exterior of the standard cover has rebates. Whereas your cover looks to have parallel sides. I'd be tempted to order the gasket and fit it. Worst case is if it still leaks you can remove it and clean the adhesive off with some degreaser.
Best to lay the gasket out on some paper or a surface that your not too concerned with getting covered in sticky snot
Colin, it would very much depend on the profile of you cam cover sides. I know the interior edge and exterior of the standard cover has rebates. Whereas your cover looks to have parallel sides. I'd be tempted to order the gasket and fit it. Worst case is if it still leaks you can remove it and clean the adhesive off with some degreaser.
Edited by m4tti on Monday 20th July 11:37
Edited by m4tti on Monday 20th July 12:28
I got hold of a original standard cam cover ( kindly supplied by Dom. ) Fitted this with the viton gasket, picked the car up this morning only drove home which is about 5 miles, popped the bonnet to check and the B****y gasket has crept out again at the front.
Should i just ditch the gasket and only apply a sealant?
Help Please!!
Colin
Should i just ditch the gasket and only apply a sealant?
Help Please!!
Colin
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