Rocker Cover Gasket

[chapperssx]

So what's the consensus on rocker gaskets, rubber or cork ?

[carob]

Rubber for me. I know people say they can be reused but I like to change them out after a few times off maximum as they do spread with the heat and oil. Sometimes it is better to change them every time you have the covers off, for the sake of £8 I think it is good practice.

Each to there own of course.

Rob

[adam quantrill]

As Rob I use rubber but becos I is tight I never replace them - current ones have been on and off ten or more times and still work well.

[chapperssx]

Off side cover is weeping and is rubber so not sure what to replace it with ?

[carob]

Seen that at the BBWF mate, probably spread with the oil + heat, they go a little baggy if you like. I would just go for rubber again. Nothing wrong with a little sealant under it also, Hylomar or the likes. Make sure the mating surfaces are clean.

Rob

[wild rover]

Rubber solved my weeping problems definitely superior fit.

[mrzigazaga]

I replaced mine for rubber and they have cured a bit of seepage that i had...Also worked on the Wedge...
Get the ones with the metal eyelets and the tabs and not the cheepy ones...

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&...

[chapperssx]

mrzigazaga said:

I replaced mine for rubber and they have cured a bit of seepage that i had...Also worked on the Wedge...
Get the ones with the metal eyelets and the tabs and not the cheepy ones...

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&...

Hi mate they are the ones that are fitted at the moment. .. Near side is fine but but off side seems to be weeping a little more since the Fest !

[mrzigazaga]

Have you checked to see if they can be tightened up a fraction?...Ziga

[chapperssx]

Yes mate tried to nip em up but think new ones will be needed ! Just got to decide which ones to get ?

[Number 7]

Funnily enough I've just replaced the offside one on mine as it was leaking. It was a cork one in there. I replaced it with another cork one (like a composite cork) with some sealant on each face. However, I have the rocker covers with TVR cast into them, and the dimensions od the gasket face must be slightly out, I needed to trim the ends of the gasket to enable it to fit properly. Note that the bolts should not be overly tight - the manual says 3 lb ft.

[adam quantrill]

If you have the type with the eyelets you could try taking out the eyelets because they are what stops the rubber compressing, It might bed down a little more. Or some blue hylomar and stick it back on. Put the hylomar on the rocker cover and let it go off for 30 minutes before reassembly.

[bradderztvr]

The Clever Trevor site says the rubber ones don't fit the old Wedges ? I need to change mine.

[mrzigazaga]

These should be fine...
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&...

[adam quantrill]

bradderztvr said:

The Clever Trevor site says the rubber ones don't fit the old Wedges ? I need to change mine.

I've had no problems with rubber ones - seem to fit fine.

[bradderztvr]

Cheers guys, ordering them now.

[jon haines]

I have cork ones and had them on for a couple of years with no leaks. But if I was taking rockers off on a regular basis I would go rubber.

[mrzigazaga]

Number 7 said:

I have the rocker covers with TVR cast into them, and the dimensions od the gasket face must be slightly out, I needed to trim the ends of the gasket to enable it to fit properly.

Interesting...Would that be the case with all the covers with TVR cast in them?....Ziga

[Number 7]

mrzigazaga said:

Interesting...Would that be the case with all the covers with TVR cast in them?....Ziga

Possibly - I cant imagine that there were multiple moulds made - I seem to remember hearing somewhere that only the 430 Griffs had them fitted as standard.