Gumbo_wrx

It's wondering if there's a thread tried looking , on how to replace rocker cover gaskets , I take it I would need new bolts and seals and spark plug seal too , and main dealer I guess is best to get them from , any help or advice would be brill

the shreksta

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dont go main dealer, try as performance or import car parts

Gumbo_wrx

http://bit.ly/19Bo4wt

This the one mate

Kwik

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I take it its from the drivers side?
£75
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1205199190...84.m1439.l2648

Gumbo_wrx

Pass side us the one leaking , but driver side looks like its been done with blue sealant :/

JonMc

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Worth spending to get a genuine set, I've had them from here before and the service is spot on

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270665817226

Also worth getting a set of half moons and some 1215 Threebond to ensure it doesn't leak again

tubbytommy

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dont buy cheap aftermarket crap, genuine ones are best.
its a fairly simple job i did one a few weeks back.




id change gasket, plug gasket and ones on bolts. no need to change bolts

Gumbo_wrx

http://bit.ly/19Bo4wt http://bit.ly/1gfJAhy


So these are the bits I need ?

http://bit.ly/15CF9GM

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Ej20k

Gear Head

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Make sure you use some decent sealent.
It is a bit tight down there but easy enough to do. Allow an hour for each side.

his-n-her-scoobs

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I've had three engines leak. Never replaced the seals, just removed them, cleaned them and resealed. In particular the half moon plastic cutout blanks at the rear of the cams? Sometimes these look secure but still leak. Break them out and re-seal them with Threebond 1215 as recommended by Subaru. There are lots of alternatives such as Dow Corning 7038, 3m-T3 silicone or Loctite/Permatex 599 ultra gray

Remove the rubber seals from the cover, clean them in solvent (I used petrol) Lay a bead of RTV in the cover, push in the rubber seal and lay another bead on RTV on top. Lay a bead of RTV under the rubber seals on the bolts. Bolt it back together but not too tight, the shouldered bolts are prone to shearing.

Successfully done this on three engines and no more problems till the big ends go LOL

Spend the money if you will but the secret is not in the originality or newness of the parts but in the cleanliness and thoroughness of the procedure, providing the existing gasket is not split or perished that is. Even Subaru recommend glueing the gasket in with sealant. That's what Threebond is, and not a cheap one at that. Get it wrong with new seals and you will still get the same leak, just more expensive.

Good luck

d-vide

When i did mine i use Wellseal jointing compound and never had a problem

Gumbo_wrx

Brill thanks will try that first it's only a tinny leak just me being fussy