Hi, Andy -
Dave's method is a way to do it, but I prefer to glue the gasket to the valve
cover (only). For me, that makes it easier to scrape off when the time comes
to change it, without getting loose bits of cork, adhesive, and crap into the
oil on the head where its hard to clean up. I use a fuel and oil-resistant
silicone as an adhesive, and make sure that it is thick enough to make a good
seal between the gasket and the valve cover without squeezing out too much
excess. Make sure the new gasket is positioned on the valve cover evenly and
properly aligned.
After attaching the gasket to the valve cover, I wipe clean the valve cover
seat area on the head with a paper towel, then reinstall the cover and tighten
the nuts just enough to snug them down. After the silicone cures, I tighten
the nuts a bit at a time until there are no leaks. Using this method, I have
had no problem with leaks and am able to remove and reinstall the valve cover
many times without damaging the gasket.
Good luck!
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC USA
----- Original Message -----
From: Dave & Marlene
To: andy65
Cc: healeys@autox.team.net
Sent: Monday, October 04, 2004 3:39 PM
Subject: Re: valve cover oil leak-your solution
Hi Andy,
Gaskets eventually take a set after enough heat & time & lose their
resiliency. The fact that you have very old sealer must mean that the
gasket is very old also. I glue the gasket to the head with a permanent
type sealer & use "Hylomar HPF" on the top side to permit easy removal
of the cover & reuse of the gasket which stays intact on the head.
Dave Russell
BN2
andy65 wrote:
> Am getting some oil leakage around the rear of the valve cover 1965 BJ8.
> What's your experience in stopping leaks there? Do you use gasket
sealer?
> Just on bottom the valve cover gasket or top and bottom? What type?
>
> Oil pressure is good and am not burning oil so I think the rockers are
ok.
> I have admittedly very old sealer on the bottom of the gasket only.
>
> Andy
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