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.

 

[Clem]

I use the thick ones. They are great. No leaks.

 

[redgaz54]

I've had a silicone pair on for years. Hylomared to the alloy (truhaft) covers, with a smear of grease on the mating surface. Job done.

 

[Darren2030]

I use the thick ones. They are great. No leaks.

Nice one glad to hear it I’ve ordered a set and will fit them as soon as I can mate

 

[Darren2030]

I've had a silicone pair on for years. Hylomared to the alloy (truhaft) covers, with a smear of grease on the mating surface. Job done.

I had a set of Wolfsburg west ones couple years back they looked really good but I couldn’t stop them from leaking I’ll have to try using the blue hylomar most people use on the covers I reckon

 

[ozziedog]

I had a set of Wolfsburg west ones couple years back they looked really good but I couldn’t stop them from leaking I’ll have to try using the blue hylomar most people use on the covers I reckon

I think part of the blue hylomar thing is letting them sit while you do your clearances etc. I did the blue thing with the gasket and then bolted them up for ten minutes / cup of coffee but only loosly to make sure they were flat and no ripples under the gasket then popped them off. The major thing is you’re a hundred percent sure that gasket is exactly where you left it every time you pop them rocker covers back on which can be a rather large part of the sealing issue .

Ozziedog,,,,,,,but I really like them bolt ons too

 

[thejinx]

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?

I just bought some of these. Turned up within 48hrs. stupidly I didn’t read the add and bought 2 packs, so now have 8 gaskets. Cheap enough though so shouldn’t need to buy any for the rest of my life

 

[Darren2030]

I just bought some of these. Turned up within 48hrs. stupidly I didn’t read the add and bought 2 packs, so now have 8 gaskets. Cheap enough though so shouldn’t need to buy any for the rest of my life

Ahh nice one looks like you got gaskets for life then mate!

 

[Darren2030]

I think part of the blue hylomar thing is letting them sit while you do your clearances etc. I did the blue thing with the gasket and then bolted them up for ten minutes / cup of coffee but only loosly to make sure they were flat and no ripples under the gasket then popped them off. The major thing is you’re a hundred percent sure that gasket is exactly where you left it every time you pop them rocker covers back on which can be a rather large part of the sealing issue .

Ozziedog,,,,,,,but I really like them bolt ons too

Yeah I’m with ya Ozzie cheers mate I’ll get some ordered

 

[Stuartk]

I can say that the 5mm gaskets purchased off Ebay are brilliant. Not leaks . The 4mm ones I always got a leak from both .

 

[Darren2030]

I can say that the 5mm gaskets purchased off Ebay are brilliant. Not leaks . The 4mm ones I always got a leak from both .

Nice one Stuart that’s good to hear cheers mate

 

[Stuartk]

Not expensive and arrive quickly