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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Mk2George on 23 January 2009, 19:01

Title: 16v rocker gasket
Post by: Mk2George on 23 January 2009, 19:01

Evening chaps,

Ill be changing the rocker gasket on my 16v KR this weekend and was wondering if there is anything I should be aware of before I get going? I have a new gasket (obviously) and a new gasket that goes between the 2 parts if the intake manifold where it splits but apart from that is it as easy as releasing the throttle cable and the rubber boot from the filter housing?

Looks simple but if there is something else I should be aware of from someone thats done this job then a heads up would be appreciated!

Cheers, Tim  :wink:

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Title: Re: 16v rocker gasket
Post by: maplesyrup on 23 January 2009, 19:08

I'll be doing this as well in the next couple of weeks as I have a small oil leek from the back of the rocker cover to sort out.

Sure it should be straight forward but would be good to hear peoples past experiences eh?

Jonny

Title: Re: 16v rocker gasket
Post by: Mk2George on 23 January 2009, 19:27

Indeed, mine is leaking like a biatch from the back on the nearside of the engine and making a right mess  :angry:

Title: Re: 16v rocker gasket
Post by: maplesyrup on 23 January 2009, 19:35

Mine's small luckily, but same place, near the dizzy?

I have heard the dizzy can also be a problem as over time it can fill with oil, leak etc...

Title: Re: 16v rocker gasket
Post by: Mk2George on 23 January 2009, 20:10

Yeah thats the spot mate, right in the corner. Was going to take the dizzy off and take a peek but its running sweet as a nut atm so dont want to tempt fate  :grin:

Title: Re: 16v rocker gasket
Post by: Conker on 23 January 2009, 22:13

Did you get 2 new rubber half moons in the gasket kit you bought?  They ideally should be replaced at the same time as they can get quite perished.

Title: Re: 16v rocker gasket
Post by: Conker on 23 January 2009, 22:14

The only other thing I can think of is be careful with the plastic HT lead holder - mine was very brittle and snapped.

Title: Re: 16v rocker gasket
Post by: nealey on 24 January 2009, 00:20

there is a seal in the dizzy which you can replace, if you are worried about getting the dizzy back in the right place i normally score across the body of the dizzy with a screwdriver so i can line it back up in the same place it came off

Title: Re: 16v rocker gasket
Post by: Mk2George on 24 January 2009, 00:39

Got a VAG `repairkit` for the rocker which has 2x half moon gaskets so its looking good :)