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Cork v Rubber gaskets ?
Posted: 06 Apr 2020, 17:15
by Porkscratching
Hi folks,
due to a weeping rocker cover I thought about replacing the gasket.
Can anyone on here who has experience of fitting both cork and rubber gaskets give me the benefit of their experiences. Are the rubber ones worth the extra money and effort of fitting (ie changing the studs)?
I can't find any reviews on Brickie or the interweb. Your input would be much appreciated. Thanks for looking.
Regards, Max.
Re: Cork v Rubber gaskets ?
Posted: 06 Apr 2020, 17:43
by Timburrows
Used them on golfs,no leaks,work very well,make sure the rocker box isn’t bent
Re: Cork v Rubber gaskets ?
Posted: 06 Apr 2020, 18:32
by davidoft1
Personally prefer cork, rubber is much easier to distort too, if your rocker cover is leaking with new gaskets etc check for a misshapen rocker cover, happens a lot due to over tightening which is what makes leaks
Re: Cork v Rubber gaskets ?
Posted: 07 Apr 2020, 09:47
by Porkscratching
Thanks for the replys. I've heard about the covers being warped. Would this be clearly noticeable if placed on a flat surface and if it is a little wobbly is it straightenable or would a replacement be recommended?
Thanks in advance.
Re: Cork v Rubber gaskets ?
Posted: 07 Apr 2020, 10:13
by Mocki
Cork and a finger of grease every time
Re: Cork v Rubber gaskets ?
Posted: 07 Apr 2020, 15:55
by ajsimmo
Mocki wrote:Cork and a finger of grease every time
Another candidate for the sadly defunct "Taken out of Context" thread.
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Re: Cork v Rubber gaskets ?
Posted: 07 Apr 2020, 17:16
by Porkscratching
Out of context, now you tell me. I'm walking in circles with a tear in my eye!
Re: Cork v Rubber gaskets ?
Posted: 07 Apr 2020, 22:21
by 937carrera
Porkscratching wrote:Out of context, now you tell me. I'm walking in circles with a tear in my eye!
That's what happens when you don't use the grease.
Re: Cork v Rubber gaskets ?
Posted: 08 Apr 2020, 08:13
by Porkscratching
Me thinks it's the grease what did it.
Re: Cork v Rubber gaskets ?
Posted: 08 Apr 2020, 18:04
by Mr Bean
Has someone been watching those new post watershed inappropriate (to me
) TV ads.
Re: Cork v Rubber gaskets ?
Posted: 08 Apr 2020, 18:43
by 937carrera
Surely you haven't been watching channels that have the ads for arthritis, erectile dysfunction and the benefits of lube
Re: Cork v Rubber gaskets ?
Posted: 08 Apr 2020, 21:22
by Mr Bean
937carrera wrote:Surely you haven't been watching channels that have the ads for arthritis, erectile dysfunction and the benefits of lube
I don't do pay for view TV so have little control over what pops up while I am eating my supper
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Re: Cork v Rubber gaskets ?
Posted: 08 Apr 2020, 21:38
by Mocki
Mr Bean wrote:
I have little control over what pops up while I am eating my supper
.
Ha! Two can play the quoting out of context game .....
Re: Cork v Rubber gaskets ?
Posted: 12 Apr 2020, 16:08
by keynsham1
Go for rubber! Cork is 60's technology. How many new cars still use cork gaskets!!
Re: Cork v Rubber gaskets ?
Posted: 14 Apr 2020, 12:08
by Porkscratching
Well I went for 60's technology and 60's glue, Copydex (to fasten to cover) and Mocki's finger of grease. AND (another out of context) I still have a dribble!
Used diesel oil is like spilt red wine, a tiny drop goes a hell of a long way. I'm completely flummoxed. I think I'll put a piece of rag to soak it up.
Bloody vans! Regards, Max