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#1 jameseddolls

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Posted 11 November 2015 - 07:07 PM

Hi so I've got a question about a new rocker cover gasket. I know that the original is made out of cork, but was wondering if anyone knew if i could get a gasket cover that it is made out of rubber and can fit a rover mini 1000, 1991 model. I'm not sure how many studs are on the car itself if it is 9 or 11 but your help would be much appreciated, have got a Haynes manual as well by the way.

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Posted 11 November 2015 - 07:41 PM

http://www.rimmerbro...--i-12A1175EVAP

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Posted 11 November 2015 - 08:48 PM

you can get silicone gaskets now  http://www.minispare...px|Back to shop



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Posted 11 November 2015 - 09:01 PM

I've used the newer type of gaskets but i always find myself going back to cork it just seems to seals better



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Posted 11 November 2015 - 09:03 PM

Cheers guys,n,I have appreciated. Gonna order the second one suggested

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Posted 11 November 2015 - 09:42 PM

To prevent the sealing issues Rocket mentioned, see the thread linked below and follow the steps I outline in post #9 (first page).  If you follow that method the silicone gaskets work very well.  This method also works very well with cork gaskets if you prefer to continue using them.

 

http://www.theminifo...-rocker-gasket/



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Posted 11 November 2015 - 10:18 PM

To prevent the sealing issues Rocket mentioned, see the thread linked below and follow the steps I outline in post #9 (first page).  If you follow that method the silicone gaskets work very well.  This method also works very well with cork gaskets if you prefer to continue using them.

 

http://www.theminifo...-rocker-gasket/

 

Thanks for sharing



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Posted 11 November 2015 - 11:09 PM

I have found that simply not overtightening the cork gasket (ie not overtightening the rocker sleeve nuts) is the answer. I fitted t bars to make it easier. Just nip them up but don't horse them down, and the cork gasket seals fine for a long long time.



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Posted 12 November 2015 - 12:16 PM

I have found that simply not overtightening the cork gasket (ie not overtightening the rocker sleeve nuts) is the answer. I fitted t bars to make it easier. Just nip them up but don't horse them down, and the cork gasket seals fine for a long long time.

 

That is indeed true if the valve cover is not distorted from previous owners over tightening the sleeve nuts.  

 

The gasket installation method I posted a link to works both for valve covers that are pristine and those that have been distorted from previous owners over tightening and distorting the valve cover.






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