Cork v Rubber gaskets ?
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Cork v Rubber gaskets ?
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.
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.
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Re: Cork v Rubber gaskets ?
Used them on golfs,no leaks,work very well,make sure the rocker box isn’t bent
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Re: Cork v Rubber gaskets ?
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
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Re: Cork v Rubber gaskets ?
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.
Thanks in advance.
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Re: Cork v Rubber gaskets ?
Cork and a finger of grease every time
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Re: Cork v Rubber gaskets ?
Another candidate for the sadly defunct "Taken out of Context" thread.Mocki wrote:Cork and a finger of grease every time
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Re: Cork v Rubber gaskets ?
Out of context, now you tell me. I'm walking in circles with a tear in my eye!
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Re: Cork v Rubber gaskets ?
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.
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Re: Cork v Rubber gaskets ?
Me thinks it's the grease what did it.
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Re: Cork v Rubber gaskets ?
Has someone been watching those new post watershed inappropriate (to me ) TV ads.
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Re: Cork v Rubber gaskets ?
Surely you haven't been watching channels that have the ads for arthritis, erectile dysfunction and the benefits of lube
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Re: Cork v Rubber gaskets ?
I don't do pay for view TV so have little control over what pops up while I am eating my supper .937carrera wrote:Surely you haven't been watching channels that have the ads for arthritis, erectile dysfunction and the benefits of lube
Well-timed silence hath more eloquence than speech.
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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 .....
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Re: Cork v Rubber gaskets ?
Go for rubber! Cork is 60's technology. How many new cars still use cork gaskets!!
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Re: Cork v Rubber gaskets ?
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.
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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
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