[Mgs] tappet cover leaks

[Mike Janacek]

I'd only add to check the center bolt fittings (washer, bushing and cup) 
for missing/worn parts and replace as needed.
Mike
'79B

Paul Root wrote:
> I finally got around to power washing my engine so I could 
> definitively tell that my slight oil leak was the tappet covers.
>
> Saturday, I'm going to replace the gasket on them.
>
> Are there any tricks or "been there, done that, don't do what I did"s?
>
> I figure it's
>     Remove carbs
>     Remove exhaust manifold
>     remove covers
>     clean covers
>     scrap every bit of old gasket off covers
>     make sure covers aren't warped
>     gasket goo the gasket to the cover, let cure
>     put on engine
>     replace manifold
>     replace carbs
>     drive, be happy.
>
>
> I now return you to your regularly scheduled female chest discussion. :-)
>
> a Paul.