Rocker Cover questions
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Rocker Cover questions
1st question…how easily should this come off? All unscrewed, cambelt cover off and and it does not pull off by hand? Get a screwdriver out and prise it off you reckon?
2nd question…gaskets…I can only find cork ones available! Anyone know where I can get the rubber one and new bolt set from…and in stock? Scratching my head!
3rd question (and now it gets really thick!!)…I'm refurbing the cover. Is it ok leaving this off the engine as I'm a little concerned of damp getting in there. Or am I worrying for nothing as usual?
Thanks in advance
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So the cork ones…just read somewhere to soak them in petroleum jelly first? Is this right?
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I'm under the impression that the rubber ones are mk3 golf ones. You need to replace the studs with ones to suit the gasket at the same time. All available from the main dealer.
It'll be fine with the cambox off for a few days. If you're paranoid, tape a plastic bag over the top.
I've never heard about the petroleum jelly thing on new gaskets - I've always just lashed sealant over both faces.
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Steel reinforced rubber Rocker cover gasket
VAG Equivalent part numbers
026198025C
026198025B
fits 8 valve versions of
Golf MK2 1986 - 1992 1.8 GTI/Driver/CL etc;
Golf MK3 1.8 1992 - 1994;
Golf Cabriolet 1.8 1984 - 1993;
Golf Variant 1.8 1986 - 1998;
Jetta 1.8 1986 - 1992;
Passat 1.8 1985 - 1993;
Transporter 1.8 1991 - 1994;
Vento 1.8 1992 - 1994.
All prices are plus VAT where applicable.
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To replace the studs - use the same double-nutted approach and screw in with the top nut….remove the nuts when you're done.
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1. With the rubber gasket and new studs do I still need to torque the bolts? The studs have a large area with no thread so I'm assuming I can just tights and this area will prevent any over tightening.
2. Sealant? I've noticed on my previous attempt, the areas with the most leaks seem to be the areas with the most sealant. Do I need sealant with a rubber gasket? Or no sealant…or just seal the 4 corners where the cam bits on the gasket are and it changes direction?
3. If I am to use sealant, how much and what's easiest…direct to the gasket or on to the head?
Thanks in advance
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