2.1 cam cover leaks

[rockthebus]

Well after several cam cover gaskets I finally see the light, well quite literally!
Several pin holes allowing oil to seep out. Dead easy fix then.
Bought a cover from JK and fit with a new gasket. The spring clip didn't seem as tight.
Fired it up and oil poured out.

Has anyone any similar experiences? Is it a faulty or poor part? Should I have bent the clip?
BTW ordered one from Brickwerks today. And I know that's what I should have done in the first place.

[Alzey]

I had this problem a couple of weeks back, new clips from GSF, solved the problem immediately

[rockthebus]

For now, I've sealed the holes using silicon sealant and put the old cover back on. The clips are nice and tight. No leaks.
I still think that the part is poorly made.

[itchyfeet]

Sorry to split hairs but they Rocker covers, cam is deep in the engine

[rockthebus]

Sorry to split hairs but they Rocker covers, cam is deep in the engine

No need to apologise. I know that. I'm just quoting what the websites state.

I've also got Lotus Esprit S4s in bits and that's a DOHC

[ghost123uk]

Bought a cover from JK and fit with a new gasket. The spring clip didn't seem as tight.

Fired it up and oil poured out.

BTW ordered one from Brickwerks today. And I know that's what I should have done in the first place.

JK quality strikes again