This is a great product. I have stopped all leaks from the valve cover.
Rick
Cincinnati, OH
TR4A CT57505L
TR3A TS41311L
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Coulter" <gcoulter@home.com>
To: "Triumph Mailing List" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, April 07, 2000 1:49 PM
Subject: high performance silicon valve cover gasket
>
> To all,
> I came accross this web site
http://www.greenheart.com/jmwagner/gasket.html
> and wondered if anyone has tried this product.
>
> (the following description is from the web site)
> Introducing a high performance silicon gasket for the Triumph TR2, TR3,
> TR3A, TR4, TR4A.
> This gasket installs in minutes, will not leak, and will stand up yo many
> repeated uses in high temporature.
> (currently developing a similar gasket for Triumph TR5, TR250, TR6, GT6,
> Spitfire)
> "Justin Wagner has owned TR4As since 1977 and, fed up with the
shortcomings
> of normal rocket cover gaskets, has developed his own high performance
> version made of silicone. Designed to follow the contours of the standard
> rocket cover (even if it has not aged gracefully), the new gasket has high
> inner and outter rails to prevent it from slipping out of position while
> fitting or when in use. Ribs along the main contact area ensure a perfect
> seal and Justin says his gasket does not require any additional sealant or
> glue, and will not leak! There are two color available. Blue is a firmer
> grade of silicone, rated for higher temperatures. and is recommended for
> racing applications. Black is fine for normal use. Justin says he is
hoping
> to produce similar gaskets for other Triumph models in due course."
Triumph
> World Magazine, December/January 1998.
>
> This sounds good. I'd like to try one when the TR6 version is available.
> In the mantime, has anyone else tried on on a TR3 or 4?
>
> Gary Coulter
> 73 TR6
>
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