[T2] type2 Digest, Vol 50, Issue 8

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I have known people to squish two gaskets under the cover to take care of 
warpage.... not sure how well it works I've never done it


Bob


On Thu, 13 Jul 2017, Bruce Maxson wrote:

> Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2017 14:49:47 -0400
> From: Bruce Maxson <maxsonbruce at gmail.com>
> To: type2 at type2.com
> Subject: Re: [T2] type2 Digest, Vol 50, Issue 8
> 
> And valve covers are known to occasionally warp and slowly leak, as if
> mis-seated gaskets aren't enough of a problem....
>
> Ask me how I know....lol
>
> -Bruce Maxson
> -73 auto, with the soul of a '77 motor
>
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>>    1. Valve cover gaskets (Bob Pratt)
>>    2. Re: Valve cover gaskets (david raistrick)
>>    3. Re: Valve cover gaskets (Bob Perring via Samsung Tablet)
>>    4. Re: Valve cover gaskets (david raistrick)
>>    5. Re: Valve cover gaskets (Jack Dinan)
>>    6. Re: Valve cover gaskets (MUTS)
>>    7. Re: Valve cover gaskets (david raistrick)
>>    8. Re: Valve cover gaskets (c.dreike)
>>    9. Re: Valve cover gaskets (Bob Pratt)
>>   10. Re: Valve cover gaskets (Bob Pratt)
>>   11. Re: Valve cover gaskets (Joseph Delecki)
>>   12. Re: Valve cover gaskets (Bob Pratt)
>>
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>>
>> Message: 1
>> Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2017 16:45:14 -0400
>> From: Bob Pratt <ka1dza at verizon.net>
>> To: type2 at type2.com
>> Subject: [T2] Valve cover gaskets
>> Message-ID: <688424CB-FC84-49B5-AC8E-6D30F17F3553 at verizon.net>
>> Content-Type: text/plain;       charset=us-ascii
>>
>> 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
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 2
>> Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2017 16:48:34 -0400
>> From: david raistrick <keen at icantclick.org>
>> To: Bob Pratt <ka1dza at verizon.net>
>> Cc: "type2 at type2.com" <type2 at type2.com>
>> Subject: Re: [T2] Valve cover gaskets
>> Message-ID:
>>         <CA+QpJvvBm5sR7hcfW7AgwPwy2c9SFT=09ZMnUdX5Ya22TWdpYA at mail.gmail.
>> com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>>
>> there should be a few VW shops around athens -
>>
>> local vw club:
>>
>> www.athensvwclub.com
>>
>> a shop:
>>
>> www.clydesaircooled.com
>>
>> clyde doesnt seem to list a phone number but
>> Clyde can be reached at deanjones53 at hotmail.com
>> 1070 Canyon Creek Rd, Watkinsville, GA. 30677
>>
>>
>> also:
>>
>> Name Athens Import Auto Repair
>> Categories General Service/Repair
>> Location Athens, Georgia, USA
>> Description Import car specialists.
>> Experienced with all types and ages of VWs.
>>
>>
>> Directions:
>> Eastside Athens. From Lexington Rd to the Carmike Cinema.
>> Turn at the Light onto Winterville rd.
>> We are 1/2 mile on the left just past the Cemetery.
>> Contact Info 835 Winterville Rd
>> Athens, Ga. 30605
>>
>> 706-353-3880
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, 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
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> type2 mailing list
>>> type2 at type2.com
>>> https://www.type2.com/lists/type2/listinfo
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 3
>> Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2017 15:50:55 -0500
>> From: Bob Perring via Samsung Tablet <perring at zitomedia.net>
>> To: Bob Pratt <ka1dza at verizon.net>, type2 at type2.com
>> Subject: Re: [T2] Valve cover gaskets
>> Message-ID: <mailman.284.1499899647.933.type2 at type2.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>
>> You may not have it seated properly. Easy error. Easy fix.
>>
>>
>> Sent from my Galaxy Tab A
>> -------- Original message --------From: Bob Pratt <ka1dza at verizon.net>
>> Date: 7/12/17  15:45  (GMT-06:00) To: type2 at type2.com Subject: [T2] Valve
>> cover gaskets
>> 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
>> _______________________________________________
>> type2 mailing list
>> type2 at type2.com
>> https://www.type2.com/lists/type2/listinfo
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>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 4
>> Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2017 16:52:15 -0400
>> From: david raistrick <keen at icantclick.org>
>> To: Bob Pratt <ka1dza at verizon.net>
>> Cc: "type2 at type2.com" <type2 at type2.com>
>> Subject: Re: [T2] Valve cover gaskets
>> Message-ID:
>>         <CA+QpJvsJ971XHoBnze0mZbn+m4MkUha1WvpgoUU=U6um-4NqvA@
>> mail.gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>>
>> if for some reason that fails totally, atlanta, greenville (sc), or
>> augusta all have strong vw communities.  dave martin (former listee)
>> works at a vw shop in greenville and I have a friend in Greer (sc) I
>> could reach out too as well for area ideas...
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 4:48 PM, david raistrick <keen at icantclick.org>
>> wrote:
>>> there should be a few VW shops around athens -
>>>
>>> local vw club:
>>>
>>> www.athensvwclub.com
>>>
>>> a shop:
>>>
>>> www.clydesaircooled.com
>>>
>>> clyde doesnt seem to list a phone number but
>>> Clyde can be reached at deanjones53 at hotmail.com
>>> 1070 Canyon Creek Rd, Watkinsville, GA. 30677
>>>
>>>
>>> also:
>>>
>>> Name Athens Import Auto Repair
>>> Categories General Service/Repair
>>> Location Athens, Georgia, USA
>>> Description Import car specialists.
>>> Experienced with all types and ages of VWs.
>>>
>>>
>>> Directions:
>>> Eastside Athens. From Lexington Rd to the Carmike Cinema.
>>> Turn at the Light onto Winterville rd.
>>> We are 1/2 mile on the left just past the Cemetery.
>>> Contact Info 835 Winterville Rd
>>> Athens, Ga. 30605
>>>
>>> 706-353-3880
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, 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
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> type2 mailing list
>>>> type2 at type2.com
>>>> https://www.type2.com/lists/type2/listinfo
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 5
>> Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2017 17:58:02 -0400
>> From: Jack Dinan <jdinan at cox.net>
>> To: Bob Pratt <ka1dza at verizon.net>
>> Cc: type2 at type2.com
>> Subject: Re: [T2] Valve cover gaskets
>> Message-ID: <70250799-EAA5-4A76-A50A-55CE23C2B3C9 at cox.net>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>>
>> 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
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> type2 mailing list
>>> type2 at type2.com
>>> https://www.type2.com/lists/type2/listinfo
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 6
>> Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2017 18:02:10 -0400
>> From: MUTS <muts at verizon.net>
>> To: type2 at type2.com
>> Subject: Re: [T2] Valve cover gaskets
>> Message-ID: <67a5fd92-e97f-77ea-6eb5-d0d914988c72 at verizon.net>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
>>
>> Easy to displace the gasket when finding the fit over the head- make
>> sure cover is CLEAN, then use lite coat of contact cement on cover face,
>> put on the gasket, and it will stay in place.  In my youth, even a coat
>> of grease held it in place while setting it.  To prevent the cover from
>> riding up as you lever up the locking wire, hold a piece of wood tapered
>> at the end about 3/4" thick  over the cover and grease the track of most
>> friction.
>>
>> MUTS  = Michael's Ultimate Thumb Saver oboe, clarinet support
>> 93 Chevy Roadtrek 210P
>> 78 VW Westfalia Camper
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 7
>> Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2017 18:03:36 -0400
>> From: david raistrick <keen at icantclick.org>
>> To: MUTS <muts at verizon.net>
>> Cc: "type2 at type2.com" <type2 at type2.com>
>> Subject: Re: [T2] Valve cover gaskets
>> Message-ID:
>>         <CA+QpJvsTO+SMP9fzXLW4Pq1v9O5Rij-0Z06ie3adZmXq19sULw at mail.
>> gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>>
>> and while these are all good ideas about leaking valve cover gaskets,
>> I dunno about you but when I'm on the road I dont pull the valve
>> covers unless I have a spare set in my hands..
>>
>> nothing like being stuck because you pulled the cover and the gasket
>> fell apart.   a leaking gaskets is better than no gasket.
>>
>> :)
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 6:02 PM, MUTS <muts at verizon.net> wrote:
>>> Easy to displace the gasket when finding the fit over the head- make sure
>>> cover is CLEAN, then use lite coat of contact cement on cover face, put
>> on
>>> the gasket, and it will stay in place.  In my youth, even a coat of
>> grease
>>> held it in place while setting it.  To prevent the cover from riding up
>> as
>>> you lever up the locking wire, hold a piece of wood tapered at the end
>> about
>>> 3/4" thick  over the cover and grease the track of most friction.
>>>
>>> MUTS  = Michael's Ultimate Thumb Saver oboe, clarinet support
>>> 93 Chevy Roadtrek 210P
>>> 78 VW Westfalia Camper
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> type2 mailing list
>>> type2 at type2.com
>>> https://www.type2.com/lists/type2/listinfo
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 8
>> Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2017 15:21:45 -0700
>> From: "c.dreike" <c.dreike at verizon.net>
>> To: type2 at type2.com, "ka1dza at verizon.net" <ka1dza at verizon.net>
>> Subject: Re: [T2] Valve cover gaskets
>> Message-ID: <4e7bacdf-911c-6fb3-d02b-579cd7458f24 at verizon.net>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
>>
>> 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
>>
>>
>> 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
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> type2 mailing list
>>>> type2 at type2.com
>>>> https://www.type2.com/lists/type2/listinfo
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> type2 mailing list
>>> type2 at type2.com
>>> https://www.type2.com/lists/type2/listinfo
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 9
>> Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2017 18:43:01 -0400
>> From: Bob Pratt <ka1dza at verizon.net>
>> To: david raistrick <keen at icantclick.org>
>> Cc: "type2 at type2.com" <type2 at type2.com>
>> Subject: Re: [T2] Valve cover gaskets
>> Message-ID: <4FBBCE3B-B8EE-466F-964B-C0FCEC65C21C at verizon.net>
>> Content-Type: text/plain;       charset=us-ascii
>>
>> Thanks Dave,
>> I just emailed the administrator.
>>
>> Bob
>>
>>> On Jul 12, 2017, at 4:48 PM, david raistrick <keen at icantclick.org>
>> wrote:
>>>
>>> there should be a few VW shops around athens -
>>>
>>> local vw club:
>>>
>>> www.athensvwclub.com
>>>
>>> a shop:
>>>
>>> www.clydesaircooled.com
>>>
>>> clyde doesnt seem to list a phone number but
>>> Clyde can be reached at deanjones53 at hotmail.com
>>> 1070 Canyon Creek Rd, Watkinsville, GA. 30677
>>>
>>>
>>> also:
>>>
>>> Name Athens Import Auto Repair
>>> Categories General Service/Repair
>>> Location Athens, Georgia, USA
>>> Description Import car specialists.
>>> Experienced with all types and ages of VWs.
>>>
>>>
>>> Directions:
>>> Eastside Athens. From Lexington Rd to the Carmike Cinema.
>>> Turn at the Light onto Winterville rd.
>>> We are 1/2 mile on the left just past the Cemetery.
>>> Contact Info 835 Winterville Rd
>>> Athens, Ga. 30605
>>>
>>> 706-353-3880
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Wed, 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
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> type2 mailing list
>>>> type2 at type2.com
>>>> https://www.type2.com/lists/type2/listinfo
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 10
>> Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2017 18:43:50 -0400
>> From: Bob Pratt <ka1dza at verizon.net>
>> To: Bob Perring via Samsung Tablet <perring at zitomedia.net>
>> Cc: type2 at type2.com
>> Subject: Re: [T2] Valve cover gaskets
>> Message-ID: <143F5F5C-D3B5-48AF-A54C-00530955A985 at verizon.net>
>> Content-Type: text/plain;       charset=us-ascii
>>
>> I'm going to try that in AM when the engine cools.
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Bob
>>
>>> On Jul 12, 2017, at 4:50 PM, Bob Perring via Samsung Tablet <
>> perring at zitomedia.net> wrote:
>>>
>>> You may not have it seated properly. Easy error. Easy fix.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my Galaxy Tab A
>>>
>>> -------- Original message --------
>>> From: Bob Pratt <ka1dza at verizon.net>
>>> Date: 7/12/17 15:45 (GMT-06:00)
>>> To: type2 at type2.com
>>> Subject: [T2] Valve cover gaskets
>>>
>>> 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
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> type2 mailing list
>>> type2 at type2.com
>>> https://www.type2.com/lists/type2/listinfo
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 11
>> Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2017 22:44:03 +0000
>> From: Joseph Delecki <jdelecki at msn.com>
>> To: c.dreike <c.dreike at verizon.net>, "type2 at type2.com"
>>         <type2 at type2.com>, "ka1dza at verizon.net" <ka1dza at verizon.net>
>> Subject: Re: [T2] Valve cover gaskets
>> Message-ID:
>>         <CY4PR17MB14301CACE689CDBFEC8AAF21C6AF0 at CY4PR17MB1430.
>> namprd17.prod.outlook.com>
>>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252"
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Bob ,
>>
>> Are you sure that the oil leak is due to the valve cover gasket and not
>> from oil leaking elsewhere on the engine?
>> That’s quite a bit of oil leaking from a gasket unless you have a poorly
>> set valve cover bale.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Joe  71 1600dp
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for
>> Windows 10
>>
>> From: c.dreike<mailto:c.dreike at verizon.net>
>> Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2017 6:20 PM
>> To: type2 at type2.com<mailto:type2 at type2.com>; ka1dza at verizon.net<mailto:
>> ka1dza at verizon.net>
>> Subject: Re: [T2] Valve cover gaskets
>>
>> 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
>>
>>
>> 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
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> type2 mailing list
>>>> type2 at type2.com
>>>> https://www.type2.com/lists/type2/listinfo
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> type2 mailing list
>>> type2 at type2.com
>>> https://www.type2.com/lists/type2/listinfo
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>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 12
>> Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2017 18:47:16 -0400
>> From: Bob Pratt <ka1dza at verizon.net>
>> To: Joseph Delecki <jdelecki at msn.com>
>> Cc: "type2 at type2.com" <type2 at type2.com>
>> Subject: Re: [T2] Valve cover gaskets
>> Message-ID: <73FFF1CC-DDEC-410F-B1D7-1BF654EA9047 at verizon.net>
>> Content-Type: text/plain;       charset=utf-8
>>
>> The oil is dripping, it looks like, out the valve cover. I know the oil
>> cooler is located on that side. I'm hoping for an easy fix!
>>
>> Bob
>>
>>> On Jul 12, 2017, at 6:44 PM, Joseph Delecki <jdelecki at msn.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Bob ,
>>>
>>> Are you sure that the oil leak is due to the valve cover gasket and not
>> from oil leaking elsewhere on the engine?
>>> That’s quite a bit of oil leaking from a gasket unless you have a poorly
>> set valve cover bale.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Joe  71 1600dp
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from Mail for Windows 10
>>>
>>> From: c.dreike
>>> Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2017 6:20 PM
>>> To: type2 at type2.com; ka1dza at verizon.net
>>> Subject: Re: [T2] Valve cover gaskets
>>>
>>> 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
>>>
>>>
>>> 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
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> type2 mailing list
>>>>> type2 at type2.com
>>>>> https://www.type2.com/lists/type2/listinfo
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> type2 mailing list
>>>> type2 at type2.com
>>>> https://www.type2.com/lists/type2/listinfo
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
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