KR> VW Valve covers

2008-10-12 Thread Lee Van Dyke
VW heads. I have the cast alum valve covers and have some oil leakage. Those of you with the stamped covers with the springs,,, have you noticed any oil leaks??? Do you have any suggestions for stopping the leaks Lee Van Dyke Mesa AZ l...@vandyke5.com

KR> VW Valve covers

2008-10-12 Thread phil brookman
i use silicon clear gasket gue but use sparingly on the face as you dont want it going in the engine p - Original Message - From: "Lee Van Dyke" <l...@vandyke5.com> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2005 7:11 AM Subject:

KR> VW Valve covers

2008-10-12 Thread Orma
I have used both the cast alum and the stamped covers on my type 4. The stamped ones are lighter and do not leak. I use non hardening prematex on the cover side only and nothing on the head side. Orma

KR> VW Valve covers

2008-10-12 Thread Scott Cable
Lee and others; The way that I seal valve covers ( I have used both the stamped and cast aluminum style) is that the covers get soaked in carb cleaner to remove all paint and old gasket material. I then wash it with de-natured alcohol, to remove all traces of the carb cleaner. You can also