richieb

Active Member

• Oct 10, 2015

• #1

Hi guys, my rocker gaskets seaping a little,
Looking at the rocker cover gaskets it looks like i have to remove the big box thing above them and a lot of other stuff? if take the injection box off does it need a new gasket and what gasket would it be? (what's it called?)
anyone on here fancy doing it!??
its a p38 4.6 gems 1998

 

Last edited: Oct 15, 2015

discool

Well-Known Member

• Oct 16, 2015

• #2

The joint between plenum "big box" and the ram pipes housing does not have a gasket, it's a machined metal to metal seal.
You may like to use a very thin smear of sealant if u are unsure or if the machined face of the two items is damaged.

Have u tried nipping up the screws tighter?

 

biketeacherdave

Well-Known Member

• Oct 16, 2015

• #3

As above, it takes about half an hour to do the gasket but you do need a special socket to fit on the rocker bolt head I think its a 16 point type but don't quote me I bought one from halfrauds for a few quid

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Oct 16, 2015

• #4

8mm bihex i think

 

cooltide

sheep fancier

• Oct 17, 2015

• #5

jamesmartin said:

8mm bihex i think

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Yes, so you can fanny on with a ring spanner if you don't have a bit hex socket that size