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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Scottymk4 on 17 May 2014, 14:26

Title: Rocker cover gasket replacement
Post by: Scottymk4 on 17 May 2014, 14:26

I have some oil in spark plugs and been told need new rocker cover gaskets... Question is is this an easy DIY job or better left to the garage? How much do you think it would cost from a garage

Title: Re: Rocker cover gasket replacement
Post by: Scottymk4 on 17 May 2014, 15:33

Anyone?

Title: Re: Rocker cover gasket replacement
Post by: barrym381 on 17 May 2014, 15:35

should take you 30-45mins if you have the right tools  :smiley:

Title: Re: Rocker cover gasket replacement
Post by: Scottymk4 on 17 May 2014, 15:47

What tools do I need Barry and is it an easy enough job to do?

Title: Re: Rocker cover gasket replacement
Post by: sharki786 on 17 May 2014, 16:50

Not a hard job. You need to take the inlet manifold off and then the rocker cover (just from top of my head)

Title: Re: Rocker cover gasket replacement
Post by: viperjsy on 17 May 2014, 16:58

no need to take inlet manifold off I used this vid it has 3 parts to it  my car is a agu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa75kM1NkQk

Title: Re: Rocker cover gasket replacement
Post by: dom on 17 May 2014, 17:02

As above, no need to remove inlet. It's not a difficult job, just follow the guides online and you'll be fine, there are no special tools needed.

It's the inner gasket that will be causing the oil in the plenum so make sure you replace that one as well.

Title: Re: Rocker cover gasket replacement
Post by: Scottymk4 on 17 May 2014, 17:05

Thanks Dom, so basic tool set then... Might just give it a go

Title: Re: Rocker cover gasket replacement
Post by: viperjsy on 17 May 2014, 17:14

it comes in the kit m8 just did mine

Title: Re: Rocker cover gasket replacement
Post by: Scottymk4 on 17 May 2014, 17:16

Cool, how long did it take you? Do I need a torque wrench ?

Title: Re: Rocker cover gasket replacement
Post by: james2 on 17 May 2014, 18:26

Quote from: Scottymk4 on 17 May 2014, 17:16

Cool, how long did it take you? Do I need a torque wrench ?

I need to do mine, because it is leaking out the back and into number 4 spark plug hole. Do not worry about a torque wrench. Only bolts i torque up are wheel bolts and cylinder head bolts.  :smug:

Title: Re: Rocker cover gasket replacement
Post by: Scottymk4 on 17 May 2014, 19:57

Cheers james

Title: Re: Rocker cover gasket replacement
Post by: viperjsy on 17 May 2014, 20:58

About 30 mins 7 nm torq

Title: Re: Rocker cover gasket replacement
Post by: Scottymk4 on 17 May 2014, 21:01

Thanks guys... Will give it a go when the rain stops  :cry:

Title: Re: Rocker cover gasket replacement
Post by: brianpologti on 17 May 2014, 21:03

Quote from: viperjsy on 17 May 2014, 17:14

it comes in the kit m8 just did mine
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Ecp one comes in two parts inner and outer WTF, why would u change one bit?

Title: Re: Rocker cover gasket replacement
Post by: viperjsy on 17 May 2014, 21:05

No problem

Title: Re: Rocker cover gasket replacement
Post by: dom on 17 May 2014, 22:53

Quote from: Scottymk4 on 17 May 2014, 21:01

Thanks guys... Will give it a go when the rain stops  :cry:

Rain??!

Title: Re: Rocker cover gasket replacement
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 17 May 2014, 22:55

Gasket set will come in two parts usually

Title: Re: Rocker cover gasket replacement
Post by: Scottymk4 on 17 May 2014, 23:42

Yeah Dom... Rain it is Scotland after all  :laugh: