Date:         Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:59:15 -0400
Reply-To:     Bill M <billmonk@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Bill M <billmonk@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Brand new leaky rocker covers
Comments: To: Don Preston <dj@fokust.com>
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Ok,different ball game with those covers. I know someone else had issue with those. It was like the gaskets were not
thick enough. I'll have to search and see what their solution
was. I can't recall if they glued to seals together,got thicker
gaskets or ??????

Bill

On Oct 27, 2012, at 12:47 PM, "Don Preston" <dj@fokust.com> wrote:

> More info: They're new covers, seals and bales from GoWesty (http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=23641&category_id=&category_parent_id=)
> 
> When installing, the gasket fit well and the covers were snug with no rocking or anything. I'll try the steps below, and if that still doesn't work I'll look at using some gasket/sealant stuff.
> 
> Thanks for the advice everyone! Now if only this rain would stop so I can get to work without getting soaked. :-)
> 
> Don Preston
> Seattle, WA
> '87 Wolfy ASI
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Bill M
> Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 6:53 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Brand new leaky rocker covers
> 
> Don
> I would make sure everything is flat and clean. Then glue
> the gaskets to the valve covers with spray adhesive.  Then I use a thin smear of grease on the other side of gasket that
> seals to the head. The gaskets last a very long time this way.
> You may need new bails and covers if they lost tension/bent.
> Busdepot used to have some OEM covers. I know GoWesty
> sells a kit that uses all repro parts. I have no experience with
> GoWestys kit just seen it advertised.
> 
> Bill M
> Mystic,CT
> Go Sandy!Go!
> 
> On Oct 26, 2012, at 7:24 PM, Don Preston <dj@FOKUST.COM> wrote:
> 
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> So, while replacing the exhaust system a couple weeks ago I also replaced the rocker covers, with new cork seals, as one of them was leaking. Thing is, now both covers have slow leaks, yay!
>> 
>> Anyone run into this? Tried bending clips to get as tight a seal as I could, and made sure the seals are contacting properly. Ideas?
>> 
>> Don
>> '87 2.1 Vanagon GL ASI
> 

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