[T3] Valve Covers

[Robert Rogers]

Dave's procedure is similar to mine: However, I put wheel bearing grease on both sides of the gasket.  I don't know why it works but it does.  One would think that the grease would melt out but it doesn't seem to be so. Make sure the gasket and cover are properly fitted to the block. Install the cover and move it in a slight circular pattern to ensure proper fit. 


-----Original Message-----
>From: Dave Hall <dave at hallvw.clara.co.uk>
>Sent: Oct 29, 2011 9:08 AM
>To: type3 at vwtype3.org
>Subject: Re: [T3] Valve Covers
>
>That should have read "... I put the upper part into the gap ... (not cap!).
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org
>[mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of Dave Hall
>Sent: 29 October 2011 14:54
>To: type3 at vwtype3.org
>Subject: Re: [T3] Valve Covers
>
>Some people put sealer on the rocker cover side, never the head.
>
>Personally, I use a fresh rocker cover gasket - they always seem to be
>crushed a bit.  I wipe a bit of oil on the faces of the gasket.  When
>positioning it I put the upper part into the cap, then position the bottom
>edge on first and move the cover around to get the gasket into the corners,
>then lift up the clips and lever them into position.
>
>If you have new clips, they may not be as tight as they should be.
>
>The gaskets (cork and neoprene type, not the pure cork crumbs) will swell
>out again in very hot water, and then they dry for next time.  At one time
>they were cheap enough to change each time, but the neoprene-cork crumb type
>are meant to be reuseable.
>
>Dave.
>UK VW Type 3&4 Club
>===================
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org
>[mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of Know One
>Sent: 29 October 2011 04:35
>To: T3
>Subject: [T3] Valve Covers
>
>Since it's quiet and my T3 is sitting for what is most likely my ineptitude,
>here's a question.
>
>During my recent valve adjustment and tune-up the right cover leaked badly
>at the front bottom side. I waited for it to cool off, re-did it and put it
>back on. It leaked again. Obviously I'm doing something wrong.
>
>What do T3 folks use to prevent leaks at the valve covers?
>
>Jeff '67 Sqbk
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