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Re: TR6 Leaking valve cover gasket

To: Jack Clark <drjclark@mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: TR6 Leaking valve cover gasket
From: stu bollen <stu.jo@ibm.net>
Date: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 14:25:19 -0700
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
References: <002501be8095$64932580$01f610d1@client>
Jack Clark wrote:
> 
> Hi Listers,
> 
> I have had trouble with oil leaking from the rear of the valve cover gasket
> on my '74 TR6. I have used a gasket sealer from 3M, but to no avail.
> 
> What is the best way to get the cork gaskets to seal?
> 
> Always appreciative,
> Jack

Jack, before you change gaskets, are you sure that you are not building
up crankcase pressure? You don't have any breather pipes blocked off
etc?
I never had a leakage problem with cork in 8 years of owning a '74, and
TR6's don't get that much oil upstairs to start with.
Stu Bollen

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