[TR] Valve cover gasket TR3

[wbeech at flash.net]

Geo,
Do you use any sealer on either side?
Bill 

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[mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Geo Hahn
Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 1:31 PM
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Subject: Re: [TR] Valve cover gasket TR3

I have always used the cork and have reused them through many many valve
adjustments.  I note which way is forward & up and reinstall it with the
same orientation and, of course, do not over-tighten.  Over time it has
taken on a shape to accomodate the edge of the valve cover making it molded
custom cork of a sort.

Note that there are different cork gaskets on the market -- looking at a
couple of spares hanging on the pegboard (one quite old & one left over from
a gasket set purchased mainly for the manifold and head
gaskets) I see that one (Payen?) is quite a bit thicker than the other.

I do not doubt that the silicone is a fine product -- just noting that the
cork can work fine for some.
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