[Vwdiesel] valve cover gasket

[Chuck Carnohan]

About the one-piece valve cover gasket. It is available as a "kit" from
www.stopshopanddrive.com for about $15.00. It includes the rubber gasket
and the shoulderless studs required for this upgrade. I have had good
luck with these gaskets as one piece provides obvious benefits. When
installing the new studs I recommend using some threadlock. In addition
this lash-up has brass grommets in the gasket and allows for a good snug
fit when the nuts are tightened down. As with all VW valve cover
gaskets, you do need to retighten the nuts periodically to prevent the
ubiquitous oil ooze. 


Chuck Carnohan

-----Original Message-----
From: vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com [mailto:vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com]
On Behalf Of Val Christian
Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 7:10 AM
To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
Subject: [Vwdiesel] valve cover gasket

Forwarded message:
> (I'll keep my fingers crossed with this new diesel fuel).  Of course, 
> now I have a small oil leak.  But I'm almost positive that is because 
> of the valve cover gasket I bought at the local parts store.  The red 
> rubber piece that fits on the end didn't make a good seal with the 
> cork.  I'll buy one from a VW parts supplier and get that changed out.
> 
> Cheers,
> Bryan
> 

Years ago I spent the big bucks, and bought new studs and the valve
cover gasket for a Corrado (sp?).  It fits the 91 IDI engine, and is a
one piece rubber style gasket.  Works OK, but there is some minor
weeping of oil if I don't get it seated just right.

I don't have the VW part number, but perhaps someone here does.

Val


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