[T2] Valve cover gaskets

[Bob Pratt]

I went out to the bus early this morning cleaned up both mating surfaces. The gasket was a bit warped so it wouldn't seat right. I got it strengthened out and put back on. I I wiggled it around a bit to make sure it was seated and flipped the bale back in place.
No more leaks. I bought another case of oil Just In Case. If I don't use the oil on the way home, I can use it at home.
Thanks for all your helpful suggestions. They really helped! You guys gave some peace of mind being so far from home!

Bob

> On Jul 13, 2017, at 12:16 PM, accessys at smart.net wrote:
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> often flipping the gasket over will help solve the problem.  do it near a FLAPS so at least if something happens then you can grab some gasket material and make one.
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> Bob
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>> On Wed, 12 Jul 2017, Bob Pratt wrote:
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>> Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2017 19:06:27 -0400
>> From: Bob Pratt <ka1dza at verizon.net>
>> To: c.dreike <c.dreike at verizon.net>
>> Cc: type2 at type2.com
>> Subject: Re: [T2] Valve cover gaskets
>> Thank you all for your suggestions. If you all need to call me, my number is 781-361-3498.
>> 
>> Bob
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>>> On Jul 12, 2017, at 6:21 PM, c.dreike <c.dreike at verizon.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Pull the valve cover, check the gasket. seat properly. Replace it if bunged up.  Using grease works to hold the gasket in place. Or you can use the silicone gasket sealer which holds the gasket in place semi-permanently. My bus was done this way by the engine builder 12 years ago and at least 6 or 7 valve adjustments later and no leaks.
>>> 
>>> Chris
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>>>> On 7/12/2017 2:58 PM, Jack Dinan wrote:
>>>> Please take this simple idea in the right spirit, but this sounds a lot like a misalignment of the gasket to the point where it is not seating properly.
>>>> 
>>>> Smearing ordinary chassis grease on both sides of the gasket helps keep the alignment while you are mashing the cover into place and also acts to prevent leaking.
>>>>> On Jul 12, 2017, at 4:45 PM, Bob Pratt <ka1dza at verizon.net> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>> Is there anyone near Athens, GA that might have a valve cover gasket?
>>>>> The driver side one is leaking badly. It's brand new as I changed it when I reset the valves a week ago.
>>>>> I've leaked 2 GALLONS of oil since I left Abington 4 days ago!
>>>>> I
>>>>> The leak wasn't too bad till today. I used 2 quarts just today!
>>>>> 
>>>>> Bob
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