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changing Rocker cover gasket
Posted: 04 May 2016, 14:38
by sternal
Apart from removing the 10mm nuts and replacing anything else I need to know ? Are there and torque settings for this available or just nip it up and not over tighten
Reason for changing is its a bit leaky am I likely to encounter any problems ?

Re: changing Rocker cover gasket
Posted: 04 May 2016, 17:56
by kevtherev
If you buy a cheap gasket you will have problems.
Buy a quality gasket, use nothing to seal it
Re: changing Rocker cover gasket
Posted: 04 May 2016, 17:57
by bigherb
10Nm for the nuts, tighten from the centre outwards in a diagonally opposite pattern.
Re: changing Rocker cover gasket
Posted: 04 May 2016, 20:24
by sternal
Ordered from GSF - usually okay stuff
Many thanks

Re: changing Rocker cover gasket
Posted: 04 May 2016, 20:28
by kevtherev
how much was it?
Re: changing Rocker cover gasket
Posted: 04 May 2016, 20:31
by sternal
£5.16 but had a 40% discount so paid £3 including postage
Re: changing Rocker cover gasket
Posted: 04 May 2016, 20:31
by kevtherev
Re: changing Rocker cover gasket
Posted: 04 May 2016, 20:34
by sternal
oil burner here !
thats for WBX

Re: changing Rocker cover gasket
Posted: 04 May 2016, 20:35
by kevtherev
sorry, my bad
Re: changing Rocker cover gasket
Posted: 04 May 2016, 20:55
by sternal
...okay maybe Im being a bit thick/paraniod here but looked at a picture of gasket and there are 3 parts to it
Are they also easy to fit/straight forward ?
No sealant on the non cork bits ?
Re: changing Rocker cover gasket
Posted: 05 May 2016, 05:14
by silverbullet
You need a mk2/3 Golf manual for the diesel engine
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Re: changing Rocker cover gasket
Posted: 05 May 2016, 05:20
by MGP
I always fit dry however a small dab of hylomar or similar at each end of the strip that goes over the cam cap.
The studs have a shoulder so just nip them up.
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Re: changing Rocker cover gasket
Posted: 05 May 2016, 06:01
by sternal
Morning
I meant the plastic bits not cork - can they be fitted dry ?
Re: changing Rocker cover gasket
Posted: 06 May 2016, 17:09
by sternal
Thanks for all help with this, job completed.
Re: changing Rocker cover gasket
Posted: 04 Aug 2022, 10:25
by Joelbtdavies
Hi, quick question following on from the 10nm advice here.. just changed my gasket and put new studs in, but can only get 3 of the nuts to tighten to 10nm, the rest of them seem to be pretty loose and keep turning. Do I need to keep cranking them round? (Worried about overtightening them) the studs definitely aren't turning while I tighten as they nuts do the same whether with torque wrench or spanner. Thanks