Rocky,
For many years, I have solved the "porous rocker cover gasket" problem by a
very simple expedient: when gluing a new one to the head with Gasgacinch, I
coat the inside, vertical surface of the gasket with the sealant as well.
This effectively seals the cork and prevents the oil soaking into it. Gluing
the gasket only to the head provides a seal at the base of the gasket, while
allowing the valve cover to be removed for periodic valve adjustments
without disturbing the gasket.
FWIW, I have tried, and do not like, those odd red rubber-like gaskets. Old
fashioned cork works a lot better, IMNSHO....
Lawrie
----- Original Message -----
From: "krislynco.llc" <krislynco.llc@adelphia.net>
To: <mg-t@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 7:14 PM
Subject: TD mark II question(s)
> Hello everyone.. well I have just become the proud owner of a 1952 TD
> Mark II that is simply gorgeous...after parting last year with my previous
> 52
> I couldn't be without a TD in the garage.. I noticed what appears to be
> some
> minor rust residue atop the bell housing and at the rear of the
> motor..there
> is a soft plug at the rear that appears a very little cruddy at the
> bottom of
> itself...can I change this while the motor is in place..very little room
> there
> to work..also any thoughts on rocker cover gaskets would be of help.. the
> cork
> one seems to wick the oil thus saturating the gasket and leak
> through..then
> drips of course...my dad once said "that's why you don't have rust
> issues"!
> all kidding aside any help is appreciated.
>
> The Rock
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