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Theworm71
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Fuel leak??
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Got a new gasket on order. Thanks for the help 🤙
Monday at 3:56 PM
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It's your cap gasket that's leaking. That's not a retaining ring, it's the top of the fuel filler neck. If you look at the pic I posted...
Monday at 3:55 PM
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I had this happen to me once when I filled up with fuel I didn’t put the cap on tight enough I’ve got the same fuel cap as you also, I...
Monday at 3:55 PM
Theworm71
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Fuel leak??
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Ah nice! Thats really helpful, thanks. I’ll try replacing the gasket and see how it goes. I’ve driven it 5 miles this morning and...
Monday at 10:10 AM
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Sunday at 9:08 PM
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Whilst driving, I’ve been smelling petrol for a little while but only inside the bus. I’ve been stopping and looking in the engine bay...
Sunday at 9:07 PM
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I have been on here for a few years now and finally getting round to starting a thread. I have put up a few posts/pics......help needed...
Sunday at 8:43 PM
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Hello. I’m looking for an external sun visor. Can be any colour and any condition. Preferably with all the fixings but not a problem if...
Aug 31, 2024
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Rocker gaskets
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These ones still use the bail arms so it was fairly straightforward to swap over. Would you use the blue hylomar on cork gaskets? Its...
Aug 21, 2024
Theworm71
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Rocker gaskets
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Only read this after fitting. Left them for about 15mins before starting the engine. Seems to be okay 🤞
Aug 21, 2024
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After putting them on, leave them overnight to bed in before you start the engine. It worked for me, but I am sure others will say...
Aug 21, 2024
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Both new rocker covers and cork gaskets are fitted, oil topped up and engine run for a few minutes. All seems well, no drips or gushing...
Aug 21, 2024
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Make sure the rocker covers are actually flat, bend the bail arms to get a little more tension, and buy some thicker gaskets from here...
Aug 21, 2024
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Thanks. I’ll give everything a good clean and fit them dry I think. I just need them to work for the rest of the trip until I can sort...
Aug 21, 2024
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I used to just fit them dry when I had a type 1 motor and they worked. I've heard stories of porous cork gasket on the market causing...
Aug 21, 2024
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