[Mgs] tappet cover leaks

Charles & Peggy Robinson ccrobins at ktc.com
Thu Aug 13 14:49:51 MDT 2009


   Get the thick composite gaskets.  Put them on with silicone rubber 
cement and light pressure. Let them rest over night and then tighten the 
bolts - not too tight.

   CR

Mike Janacek wrote:
> 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.
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