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Replacement Rocker Cover gaskets How Much ?
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 1:14 am
by BlueTonka
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
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:59 am
by bones
rocker cover or head gasket ?, youve got both mentioned
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:30 am
by Bryan
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
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 1:33 pm
by ian.stewart
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,
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:42 pm
by Pocket rocket
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
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 10:48 am
by tetlow
Also Rubber Gaskets should come with spacers so you cannot over compress them.
Dave
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:22 pm
by mgbv8
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 ..
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:30 pm
by mgbv8
I cocked up there didnt I???
Read Daves post as the first DOH!!
Easy job anyway Tonka!!
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:51 pm
by tetlow
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