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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: shepgti on 02 May 2009, 11:51

Title: rocker cover gasket?
Post by: shepgti on 02 May 2009, 11:51

if i remove the rocker cover am i going to have to buy a new gasket before i put it back? or will i get away with reusing it this once. :undecided:

Title: Re: rocker cover gasket?
Post by: Khare on 02 May 2009, 11:59

its always best to buy a new one. Chances are if you reuse it it will leak.

Title: Re: rocker cover gasket?
Post by: Wayne on 02 May 2009, 12:12

As above, it will leak if reused.

Title: Re: rocker cover gasket?
Post by: shepgti on 02 May 2009, 12:14

thought as much, will leave it be then! :cry:

Title: Re: rocker cover gasket?
Post by: Khare on 02 May 2009, 12:15

Quote from: shepgti on 02 May 2009, 12:14

thought as much, will leave it be then! :cry:

new gasket is cheap. Not sure exactly how much but its under a tenner.

Title: Re: rocker cover gasket?
Post by: shepgti on 02 May 2009, 12:17

yea its just i wanted to do it today and getting one takes time. will just have to struggle with it

Title: Re: rocker cover gasket?
Post by: Wayne on 02 May 2009, 12:18

Might be worth buying a genuine gasket, I have heard that the cheaper ones can leak.