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Hi,

Cheers for the welcomes and advice. Finally had some time to learn about the van better today. So I replaced the rocker gaskets to try and fix my oil leak. However the near side cover now pours out! The gasket I removed had lots of sealant type stuff in there but I just put a dry, little bit oily, cork gasket in. Should I use something to stick the gasket? Does it matter which way around the cover goes on? See the pic of the leaky one. How do i tell if it is a rocker leak or push rod leak?


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In good order, rocker covers take the use of a spanner to lever the cip down. Over time this spring becomes weak - evident when you can pull it over easily by hand. Presumably this is why the sealant was used as it leaked before. Replace the rocker covers - or springs, whichever is available. You should not need sealant.

I should add, it can be tricky to get covers on square if you're not used to it. Check they are fully seated all round and watch the gasket doesn't move - they can.

GSF rocker covers, springs and gaskets are quite adequate ... they used to be VW marked ... not sure now.

Ian

Thats good to know. Not touched mine since I had the vehicle ten years ago (had no need to) but when I do I'll just fit new covers. They're a pig to seal when they're old and they take a hell of a hammering underneath.