John McEwen wrote:
> Hi Ross:
>
> Is it possible to get a rubber gasket for and XPAG engine? This would
>
> be
> your best solution to the problem. If a rubber gasket is unavailable
> the
> next best thing would be to use a gasket sealer like 3 Bond on the
> bottom
> surface of the gasket. This would seal it to the head but leave the
> cover
> side free. I frankly think that all cork gaskets should be consigned
> to
> the deepest reaches of Hell.
>
> A third possibility is to have a gasket made for you in a suitable
> rubber.
> There is an outfit in Western Canada which specializes in
> manufacturing
> new gaskets for old vehicles. All they need is an original gasket for
>
> a
> pattern. I don't have the info on them at the moment but I think they
>
> may
> be located in the Okanagan after a move from Alberta.
>
> John
>
> > This is a timely thought. Having just gone through the engine
> compartment
> >and detailing (almost) everything, fixing oil leaks here and there,
> I've
> >come up against this very thing.
> >
> >What is the net wisdom regarding valve cover oil leaks on an XPAG? I
>
> just
> >replaced seals and repainted everything and it's all very pretty and
> doesn't
> >leak from the usual spots but I've a right gusher pouring down the
> back side
> >of the block from the valve cover, back right side. I used a new
> cork
> >gasket but didn't put any sealant on either surface. What should I
> do? As
> >Scott says I've got to get in here to adjust the valves regularly (
> probably
> >a lot more often than he does!) Ergo, no sealant...
> >
> >I await your pearls of wisdom.....
> >
> >Cheers,
> >
> > ___ \______ Ross MacPherson
> > / __ \ __ / /------|) arm@unix.infoserve.net
> >/ (___)---------/ (___) Vancouver, BC, Canada
> > 1947 MG-TC 3528 1966 MGB-GT
FYI,
Some T-Series folks from NZ were at the NEMGTR GOF at Plymouth,
Mass. a couple of years ago. They brought with them some rubber gaskets.
Since then they have advertised in the TSO as:
NITRILE RUBBER GASKET SET for T-Types for Rocker and
Tappet covers. This wonderful material is reusable, easy to
fit, oil,
fuel, & heat resistant. No shrinkage. Fit and Forget. $39.
Rob Grantham, 19 Nisbet Road, Applecross 6153, WA,
Australia.
(09) 364-9284. Credit cards accepted.
(... usual disclaimers...)
Bud Krueger
'52TD
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