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Rocker cover issues

Posted By: Salmaan

Rocker cover issues - 29/05/2018 17:35

Hi guys,

Need some forum power! I'm refurbing my rocker cover, and have noticed the top left-hand bolt has snapped off on the corner. I recall that this is a common issue with over tightening...

Can I still use it, can it be repaired? Or do I need to source a new one?

Also on the inside of the cover, there seems to be some rubber, should I remove this? Seems to be around the oil hole as well...

Thanks
Posted By: magooagain

Re: Rocker cover issues - 29/05/2018 17:38

Don't worry about the rubber,is the left hand corner strapped off or just cracked?
Normally it's the top right corner.
If it's just cracked the a gasket sealant should work along with a new gasket. Hand tighten that bolt though.
Posted By: markopolo

Re: Rocker cover issues - 29/05/2018 17:49

You will need to get the bolt out as it will leak oil,someone on here will have the best way to get it out.
Don't remove the rubber,it's sealent I have exact same on mine.
There is a long metal strip on the inside of cover ,this to has sealant don't remove,I think it's for oil recirculating system ( small rubber hose connecting to top right hand side).
Posted By: Salmaan

Re: Rocker cover issues - 29/05/2018 17:50

Sorry it is the right!!! And it has snapped off frown
Posted By: Salmaan

Re: Rocker cover issues - 29/05/2018 17:53

Has anyone welded it back? Can it be glued? Probably not I'd have thought...
Posted By: magooagain

Re: Rocker cover issues - 29/05/2018 19:20

I have a standard one I would sell in very good condition. I'm in France but a pal that lives in College town sandhurst could bring it to the uk this weekend.
Pm me if you are interested in it.
Posted By: Lappers

Re: Rocker cover issues - 30/05/2018 07:27

I did get one welded back on and it was fine but it cost about £50
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