Jack
On my TR4 I glued the cork gasket to the rocker cover. I have removed
it at least five times and have never had a leak.
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Cheers
Brian Johnson (UK)
1963 TR4 AFP 503A (UK) / IZS 733(USA) - CT27216-L (now not L but O )
1954 TR2 46 BHX TS554-O UK Car in pieces
1989 Vauxhall Cavalier 2.0 GLI - Eurobox but it goes !
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Kim and Kelly Alford wrote:
>
> Jack,
> You may want to consider not using a cork gasket at all. I have
>found they
> really don't last. Try purchasing some high temperature silicone "form a
> gasket type" material. Clean the valve cover and head thoroughly with
> lacquer thinner. Apply the sealant following the instructions, tighten it
> down, but not too tight as the sealer will squirt out the sides. Leak gone!
> Good Luck
> Kelly Alford
> 71 TR6
> Shoreline, WA.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Jack Clark
> Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 1999 6:25 PM
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: TR6 Leaking valve cover gasket
>
> Hi Listers,
>
> I have had trouble with oil leaking from the rear of the valve cover gasket
> on my '74 TR6. I have used a gasket sealer from 3M, but to no avail.
>
> What is the best way to get the cork gaskets to seal?
>
> Always appreciative,
> Jack
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