Valve cover issues
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Valve cover issues
WBX 2.1 DJ Auto 1989
fitted a new cover and cork gasket to each side and both are now leaking far worse than before! I mean dripping instead of a bit of moisture around edge.
Ive had these parts in my garage for years so cannot confirm age or supplier. How can l visually confirm l have the correct parts suitable for my engine? And which way round do the rocker clips go?
Thanks
Stuart
fitted a new cover and cork gasket to each side and both are now leaking far worse than before! I mean dripping instead of a bit of moisture around edge.
Ive had these parts in my garage for years so cannot confirm age or supplier. How can l visually confirm l have the correct parts suitable for my engine? And which way round do the rocker clips go?
Thanks
Stuart
MaxStu
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Re: Valve cover issues
Grease dry gaskets then fit works for me.
New springs will help too.
Ian
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Re: Valve cover issues
Cheers Paul. Thanks for photo. Will remove and grease. Ever used a sealant in this area?
Also lm concerned l was supplied covers not suitable for WBX engine. The clips were loose enough to pull and fit by hand. Normally l have to use a screwdriver with rubber pipe on its shaft.
....one for the out of context forum.....or perhaps get new clips?
Stuart
Also lm concerned l was supplied covers not suitable for WBX engine. The clips were loose enough to pull and fit by hand. Normally l have to use a screwdriver with rubber pipe on its shaft.
....one for the out of context forum.....or perhaps get new clips?
Stuart
MaxStu
1989 DJ 2.1 Auto Leisuredrive rusty bucket.
1987 DG1.9 LPG Auto Autosleeper
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Re: Valve cover issues
Hi Ian,
Springs are clip, right?
Cheers
Stuart
Springs are clip, right?
Cheers
Stuart
MaxStu
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Re: Valve cover issues
maxstu wrote:Hi Ian,
Springs are clip, right?
Cheers
Stuart
Hiya Stu, yes, I meant clips New ones are tight buggers so watch ya fingers
Ian
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LPG courtesy of Steve @ Gasure
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Re: Valve cover issues
Agree!
And that's made me think covers are not correct for WBX range. I know they are compatible with a vast range of engines though. Might get new as a precaution. But likely springy clippy bits are knackered too.
Nice sounding exhaust btw. No issues whatsoever.
And that's made me think covers are not correct for WBX range. I know they are compatible with a vast range of engines though. Might get new as a precaution. But likely springy clippy bits are knackered too.
Nice sounding exhaust btw. No issues whatsoever.
MaxStu
1989 DJ 2.1 Auto Leisuredrive rusty bucket.
1987 DG1.9 LPG Auto Autosleeper
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maxstu wrote: Nice sounding exhaust btw. No issues whatsoever.
Glad to hear it mate. If it wasn't for that bloody broken stud it would never have come off mine
Ian
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Re: Valve cover issues
All advise is spot on. Don't use 'sealant' though. This is because its not as effective and you run the risk of small traces blocking oilways. Main causes (usually) are warped covers and tired retaining springs. If they're any good, they should be damned difficult to pull back up. If they're really easy, get new clips.
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Re: Valve cover issues
Cheers Covkid, and note no sealant in this area.
Thanks
Stuart
Thanks
Stuart
MaxStu
1989 DJ 2.1 Auto Leisuredrive rusty bucket.
1987 DG1.9 LPG Auto Autosleeper
"Blissfully happy in your presence".
1989 DJ 2.1 Auto Leisuredrive rusty bucket.
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Re: Valve cover issues
Both are still leaking despite copious greasing and knocking about with a rubber mallet and rebending clips. Will order new covers, spring clips and gaskets.
Lastly, just out of interest, if you view Paul's photo note left side cover has a slightly wider lip with a hole. My old one did too. But not replacement. For what reason? Ideal if respraying with a can though! Please enlighten me?
Thanks
Stuart
Lastly, just out of interest, if you view Paul's photo note left side cover has a slightly wider lip with a hole. My old one did too. But not replacement. For what reason? Ideal if respraying with a can though! Please enlighten me?
Thanks
Stuart
MaxStu
1989 DJ 2.1 Auto Leisuredrive rusty bucket.
1987 DG1.9 LPG Auto Autosleeper
"Blissfully happy in your presence".
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Re: Valve cover issues
probably to powder coat, a powder coating plant required parts to be hung on metal hangers.
Brickwerks
thin smear of greace
Brickwerks
thin smear of greace
Re: Valve cover issues
Thanks Paul. Both had a copious thin smear of grease....if younknow what l mean!
MaxStu
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Re: Valve cover issues
On my air cooled beetle always applied a really thin smear of sealant, only the best quality stuff though.. and a very thin coat.. never leaked..
Not had the van ones off as yet...
Looks like the same gasket as well..
Not had the van ones off as yet...
Looks like the same gasket as well..
Re: Valve cover issues
Hi leelee,
Thanks for your input. And same here. Never had any such problems with my other 1.9 DG in ten years. Always very straightforward. A bit baffling really.
Cheers
Stuart
Thanks for your input. And same here. Never had any such problems with my other 1.9 DG in ten years. Always very straightforward. A bit baffling really.
Cheers
Stuart
MaxStu
1989 DJ 2.1 Auto Leisuredrive rusty bucket.
1987 DG1.9 LPG Auto Autosleeper
"Blissfully happy in your presence".
1989 DJ 2.1 Auto Leisuredrive rusty bucket.
1987 DG1.9 LPG Auto Autosleeper
"Blissfully happy in your presence".