Re using rocker gaskets

[anonymous-user]

Would you consider the rubber rocker cover gaskets reusable perhaps with a light smear of hylomar about to refit my covers and just trying to save a trip to dealers 15 mile away

[Ribol]

Sure, why not, a light smear of grease works as well as anything else on a rubber gasket if it is not damaged in any way, think like a garage mechanic would when the shops are shut

[Alexdaredevilz]

I've had mine on and off 15+ times no problems no leaks

[anonymous-user]

Ok thanks will refit them now just being cautious

[spend]

You just have to be sure the brass inserts / bushing are still present in each of the holes they have a habit of popping out. On assembly make sure the lip is fitted around the rocker cover, light oil / grease / vaseline is the best assembly lube, but many resort to silicones / glue etc due to the problem fitting the lip to the cover and of course having to work 'upside down'..

Personally I take time & fit studs to drop them on and use 'long bolts' to fasten them down with a special socket (magnet glued in the end ) so they don't fall in the engine. I also carefully grind the rocker cover edge to get a good fit with the gasket lip.