Skip navigation

Rocker cover gasket

Post

Back to the top
I am  going to replace the cork rocker cover gasket on my '83 GTI Cab.with another cork one. The question is , do I use silicon sealant as well on the gasket or fit it dry.

Post

Back to the top
Personally i don't believe in silly gum😄  Just a smear of grease to help it seal on the cover and head. That said if the faces are a bit mangled then you might have no choice. 

Post

Back to the top
I've replaced several on mine and the times I used sealant they have wept.  
i pressed the little red button

Post

Back to the top
Personally I would upgrade it to the rubber seal.
1983 Cabby Gti All White Edition

Post

Back to the top
There's very mixed opinions on whether to use cork or rubber but for what it's worth I'd go for cork just smeared with a little oil as above.

Just make sure that both surfaces are nice and clean firstly.
Secondly do use the correct torque settings and don't try to guess!  :thumbs:
Sent by a smartphone and not a smartperson!

Play Guess the Asking Price 'SEASON 4' as of Sunday the 29th of October 2017.
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=chat%2Fmk1-golf-chat_2%2Fguess-the-asking-price_2

OLD.
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=chat%2Fmk1-golf-chat_2%2Fold-guess-the-asking

Ever wondered who's behind the scenes of this forum?
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/index.php?page=committee


Mike

There's me building mine 28 years ago, almost finished!        
  
001.JPG       
                                 
Be proud of your VW Golf Mk1, it's very special!

Post

Back to the top
personally gone for a rubber gasket for longevity too… did it in the past few Months :thumbs:
0 guests and 0 members have just viewed this: None.