Yep for sure- it was a regular problem on Stark Stammo engine and gasket was not as wide as Limbach. After cover has been off to be real sure I just do a circuit and ask a ground observer to look at take off. I will never head off in the wild blue yonder. IM
On 14 September 2010 18:32, Rob Thompson <[email protected]> wrote: > G'day All, > Just wanted to remind everybody how easy it is with VW derivative > motors to put on the rocker cover and not have the gasket lined up and > seating properly. > I've put the rocker covers on a zillion times over 20 years and have > always made sure the gasket isn't bowing inwards but yet today the gasket > still slipped inwards as I was installing it resulting in quite a > significant oil leak....Fortunately we were just doing an engine run after > the form 2 inspection and all it meant was a clean up. > My recommendation.....Every time you put on the rocker covers do a run > up and then get out and have a look. > cheers > Rob > > > PO Box 129, > Lawson, NSW, 2783. > phone 02 47592307 > fax 02 47050312 > mobile 0429 493828 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ............................................. > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Ian Mc Phee <[email protected]> > *To:* [email protected] > *Sent:* Tue, 10 August, 2010 8:53:48 AM > *Subject:* Re: [DOG mailing list] Recommendations when changing the rear > window? > > Most repairers use flock and resin but do know Streifender in Germany do > have another product which they sometimes use. There are some good links in > EAA site or was it kitplanes to fitting canopys but take real care with any > holes you may drill - i am inexperienced so I always use round head screws > with large washers and I remove screws just before resin goes off and then > replace (if necessary) with countersunk ss screws but perspex holes should > always be rattle fit with the screw you use. Have heaps of masking tape > around the place. There is a scotch product which you spray on canopy and > remove like a rubber skin after fitting- protects window > > Nigel may have ideas and a different version > * > * > *I would love to hear form others on SPEED vs RPM vs fuel consumption* > > **Take you time and think first re canopy > > Ian M > > > > On 10 August 2010 02:13, Lasse Schmidt <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi all! >> >> We are going to replace our cracked rear window tomorrow. >> Does any of you have any tips about this little project? What glue is >> suitable for this? >> >> BTW, just a little survey - what cruise speed do you guys get at 2500 rpm >> with two persons onboard? >> >> Cheers Lasse >> --------------------------------------------------------------------- >> You are subscribed to the Dimona Owners Group mailing list. >> To unsubscribe, send email to: [email protected] >> >> > > >
