Rocker gaskets

[Darren2030]

See these rocker cover gaskets on eBay they look a little thicker in size than the usual standard 4mm ones at 5mm anyone used them?

 

[ozziedog]

See these rocker cover gaskets on eBay they look a little thicker in size than the usual standard 4mm ones at 5mm anyone used them?

Not used those ones but anything better than some of the stuff served up by the mainstream retailers should be a bonus. I got myself three or four sets of Victor Reinz gaskets from VW Ed years ago before he passed on. One set went off with my motor that I’d totalled a few years back, one set is on this motor I have now, and I have one set in reserve for when these won’t seal. I had all sorts of valve problems with this new motor so the stock gaskets only lasted two or three times being removed, then I put the Victors on and they’ve been on and off at least twenty times and possibly more. Once I sorted the valve issues, I used bolt down rocker covers with the Victors held in with blue hylomar and a swipe of grease every time I have them off and I’m still using the same pair now but I have a spare set.
If you an get these anywhere, or see them when you’re car booting or anywhere that’s selling VW stuff at shows etc, grab em and rub your hands together. I never squeeze em down to nothing. Some of the LateBay crew have had issues with the silicone ones going soft and floppy,,,,, read leeeaky once they get warm, others have had quite good results with the very same ones.

Ozziedog,,,,,,,,,, But 5mm sounds good too

 

[Darren2030]

Agree with you Ozzie on the main stream stuff out there mate it’s not great and you’re pretty much guaranteed a leak at some point or another I’ve tried the silicone ones expensive and don’t seal properly either I’ve got og rockers aswell.
I think these are a good idea being that little bit thicker and there from a gasket company I’ll give em a try when I get the the bus serviced up and ready for the summer mate’ and I’ll keep an eye out for them victor reinz ones bud cheers.