Replacement Rocker Cover gaskets How Much ?

BlueTonka · Post by **BlueTonka** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 1:14 am

Hi All
My rocker cover rubber gaskets need replacing on my v8
dont fancy trying this one myself, how much would a independant mechanic/garage usually charge for doin this ?? and how long does the job usually take. could a novice (me) with a few spanners do it?

Cheers

bones · Post by **bones** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:59 am

rocker cover or head gasket ?, youve got both mentioned

Bryan · Post by **Bryan** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:30 am

Hi

The rocker cover gaskets are fairly simple - (depending onyour induction setup) Should just be a few pipes to disconnect and 4 screws each side.

It would be worth buying a workshop manual (they're around £20 from places like Rimmer bros) Once you've got the manual, you can then see what is involved and decide whether or not you have the confidence to tackle the job - you'll soon find that these engines aren't particularly difficult to work on

Bryan

ian.stewart · Post by **ian.stewart** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 1:33 pm

It should take about 1/2-1 hour and cost under £10, the rocker cover gaskets are notoriously tricky to get to seal, when fitting new ones, clean off the old gasket from both faces, and de-grease them, using a contact adhesive, evostick is fine, glue the new gaskets onto the covers, once this is done, the gaskets wont slide about when fitting, with a light smear of Blue Hylomar on the gasket-to-head faces reassemble, screwing down evenly, and dont screw the covers so tight they burst the gaskets,

Pocket rocket · Post by **Pocket rocket** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:42 pm

rubber rocker cover gaskets are under a tenner (Eg, here http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RANGE-ROVER-V8-RU ... 240%3A1318

As far as I'm aware (prepare to be flamed

) you don't need any sealant etc. Four bolts on each cover allows them to be removed. Just make sure the mating surfaces are clean

tetlow · Post by **tetlow** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 10:48 am

Also Rubber Gaskets should come with spacers so you cannot over compress them.
Dave

mgbv8 · Post by **mgbv8** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:22 pm

Dave!!
Bring it over mate. We can swap them out in 30 mins no probs. Assuming you are talking rocker covers and not heads.

I still use cork on mine ..

mgbv8 · Post by **mgbv8** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:30 pm

I cocked up there didnt I???

Read Daves post as the first DOH!!

Easy job anyway Tonka!!

tetlow · Post by **tetlow** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:51 pm

Hi Perry

Tonka. I have used cork and rubber with no problems with either.

The trick as has been mentioned, is to glue them in position before assembly.

Dave