is this a good instant gasket for my vts rocker cover - Saxperience

bridgey1234 · 13th May 2011, 14:43

is this a good instant gasket for my vts rocker cover

Loctite Quick Gasket 200ml

and how to use it properly for a good seal

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165691

cheers

outrage_uk · 13th May 2011, 15:23

It will do the job, but as you have to take the rocker cover off anyway - you might as well do the job right and replace the gasket

Whatever you do, clean everything up well otherwise it wont seal.

bridgey1234 · 13th May 2011, 15:50

cheers u dont get a gasket anymore for them u need to buy the rocker cover of citreon to get them

Krys_23 · 13th May 2011, 16:03

JP4 cam covers have replacable gaskets.

outrage_uk · 13th May 2011, 16:09

Sorry mate, misread the VTS, thought it was a VTR. Yeah any gasket sealer will be fine

like i said, just make just that all the oil is cleaned up from both surfaces and dont over do it, just a nice beed all the way around will do the trick.

Gandi699 · 13th May 2011, 19:33

I use this stuff. I think the procedure with this differs to some such as Hylomar, where you have to let it skin - I just put it on and tighten it down, then torque after 15 mins or so never had a problem with this method just dont use loads and get it spilling out into the oilways.

KrisB · 13th May 2011, 20:27

I use a similar product but made by Wynns. Also in a self-dispensing can... handy stuff and doesn't dry up in the bottle.

However, it's likely your covers will still leak after re-sealing. You're best to remove the covers and then file off the raised bits. Then put them back on with sealant in there.

Steffrallye · 13th May 2011, 20:31

Hylomar, its what rolls royce use

meggo · 14th May 2011, 01:04

there are two good 1s 1 is vauxhall gray engine seal and the other is toyota orange engine seal they both are awsum i use them on every thing, but they do have a down side they both cost about £45 and are dealer only.

I will try find the actual name of them in the morning, they are mega, when eva i build a engine or gearbox thats the only stuff i use and iv never had a leak yet.

saxo-parts · 14th May 2011, 15:22

both the toyota and vauxhall sealants are only expensive because they have manufacturers labels on, same as land rovers sealant for R380 boxes, from them its 32 pounds a bottle lol, ask for the same stuff at a motor factors and its 8 quid without the land rover label.