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22nd January 2009, 23:03
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rocker covers
are they sealed on or is there a gasket ?
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22nd January 2009, 23:05
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i think its got a gasket/oil seal, but don't quote me on that.
i need to know, (gti but same as vts) want to polish my rockers 
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22nd January 2009, 23:06
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well i might be getting some of a mate cheap. then take em to work to get painted. easier than taking mine off and not been able to use car
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22nd January 2009, 23:16
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how much do they go for cam covers these days?
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Wicked Red VTS (pugsport,superS mani,Airbag leather) SOLD!, new rund around White VTS.
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22nd January 2009, 23:20
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J4 covers have a beading in them from the factory, this is the seal most people bugger these and use sealent.
JP4 have a rubber seal, although mine shat oil everywhere so need to sort a new seal lol
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22nd January 2009, 23:23
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so when i removed them its best to have baught some sealer incase i need it
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Wicked Red VTS (pugsport,superS mani,Airbag leather) SOLD!, new rund around White VTS.
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22nd January 2009, 23:26
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no need, just aslong as you didnt muller the beading.
I had my J4s removed for my JP4s, stored them for a week protected then refitted the J4s and no leaking
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22nd January 2009, 23:30
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ok cheers  best wat to get out with out knacking the beed ?
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Wicked Red VTS (pugsport,superS mani,Airbag leather) SOLD!, new rund around White VTS.
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22nd January 2009, 23:33
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the beading on the underside of the covers, i just stored them in bubble wrap
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22nd January 2009, 23:35
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thanks bud (Y)
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