[T2] Valve cover gaskets

[accessys at smart.net]

why is it we are not frightened AFTER we find the solution    lol


Bob



On Thu, 13 Jul 2017, Bob Perring wrote:

> Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2017 13:55:18 -0500
> From: Bob Perring <perring at zitomedia.net>
> To: Bob Pratt <ka1dza at verizon.net>, accessys at smart.net
> Cc: type2 at type2.com
> Subject: Re: [T2] Valve cover gaskets
> 
> Not properly seating the gaskets is part of the learning curve.
> Happened to me out in Wyoming back in 2000.
> I still remember my fright over nothing much at all, once discovered.
> Bob Perring
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> At 12:33 7/13/2017, Bob Pratt wrote:
>> 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
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