Rocker cover gasket question before i decide...

[phatvtcom]

I run my finger just below the rocker cover and just above the spark plugs and i gather some fresh oil. Not a hell of a lot but it's still a considerable amount. Could this be a leak from the rocker cover gasket? Best to get some feedback before i start taking it apart, i know its not the hardest of gaskets to replace but better to not waist my time if it's not that...

[accentstencil]

It is really the only place it would be leaking from as far as I can see.

[VT_SS]

When looking at the gasket does it look worn or out of its place it should be a snug fit.Also does the other side do the same then i pretty much reackon its ya rocker cover gasket.Not hard to do yourself but for what it costs about $150 i would save myself the agrovation and the sore back and get your mechanic to do it.

[phatvtcom]

Is it possible to see the gasket without the cover being off? I'll give it a clean with some degreaser and have a look tomorrow, but as accentstencil said i can't really think of another place it would be coming from either.

[VT_SS]

Yes you can see it without taking the covers off it will be very noticable but if it looks nice and snug might just need tightening a bit not to tight though.

[aaronevolution]

When looking at the gasket does it look worn or out of its place it should be a snug fit.Also does the other side do the same then i pretty much reackon its ya rocker cover gasket.Not hard to do yourself but for what it costs about $150 i would save myself the agrovation and the sore back and get your mechanic to do it.

$150? From where? They cost about $30 and take no more than half an hour to change.

[phatvtcom]

Ok thanks mate i'll check it out!

[phatvtcom]

$150? From where? They cost about $30 and take no more than half an hour to change.

I think he means if you take it to the mechanic

[michael]

i jst done my but on my vs.. same engine and the rocket cover gsket cost $10 each

[VT_SS]

Well that would depend on what gaskets you buy aaron it will be cheaper to do it yourself but i can guarantee you for some one thats never done it before you wont get it done in a half hour $150 was to get a mechanic to do it.

[Killr6]

Well that would depend on what gaskets you buy aaron it will be cheaper to do it yourself but i can guarantee you for some one thats never done it before you wont get it done in a half hour $150 was to get a mechanic to do it.

150$ is a joke to replace them...i think you've been ripped off if you paid that.

its not rocket science to replace a rocker cover gasket. can be done in half hour easy.

[VT_SS]

i jst done my but on my vs.. same engine and the rocket cover gsket cost $10 each

Yep you can get cheap and nasty gaskets for that price depends on how soon your looking at doing them again.

[Killr6]

im a twat? nice.

really dont see the need for your reaction, just saying you got ripped off.

[VT_SS]

im a twat? nice.

really dont see the need for your reaction, just saying you got ripped off.

Well yeh, what started off as i bit of advise turned into you making a dumb ars remark about it not being rocket science i.e. meaning it was not hard to do, i never said it was hard to do i just said for some one who has not done it before it would take more than a half hour. You dont know what issues he is going to run into when he pulls the covers off even if the gasket is not baked on i still stand by what i said and you can take from that what you like. I have also checked my invoice and for a good set of gaskets exspect to pay $40-$50 and total bill was $130 so i was $20 off dont know how much things cost in your state may be cheaper and i dont really care if you think i got ripped off.

[04VYSS]

On 5ltrs the drivers side rear bolt is a frikkin pig to get to.....

And I wouldn't even bother with shitty cork gaskets - go the rubber ones, the last ones I bought were $25.00ea plus the headf**k factor.

Maybe a crapload easier on the 6's - I wouldn't know cos I haven't done them before :-)