ausmini
https://www.ausmini.com/forums/

Tightening Rocker Cover
https://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=5306		 Page 1 of 1
Author:  sg [ Sat Mar 05, 2005 4:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Tightening Rocker Cover
Guys, is there a torque wrench setting for the cover? Or is it just tight enough to compress the gasket?????
Author:  benjamin [ Sat Mar 05, 2005 6:03 pm ]
Post subject: 
my manual says 4lb/ft or 2.1kg/m but i got t bars so till its finger tight for me :)
Author:  drmini in aust [ Sat Mar 05, 2005 6:37 pm ]
Post subject: 
Don't overdo it with the original cover- you will bow it and distort the gasket.
I like alloy covers- gasket face is flat and stays that way! 8)
Author:  benjamin [ Sat Mar 05, 2005 7:04 pm ]
Post subject: 
thats the way to go alloy rocker cover for sure liddle bit pricy but look the best for sure
you can get one for $99 on ebay too nice 'n' cheap :wink:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... 71655&rd=1

:)
Author:  mooman10_0 [ Sat Mar 05, 2005 7:22 pm ]
Post subject:  m
I just look at the gasket, and tighten it until it has compressed slightly and no gaps!
Author:  CLUBMAN [ Sat Mar 05, 2005 7:40 pm ]
Post subject: 
i hang off the braker bar with a 8Ft. pole,it normaly dose the trick :wink:
:lol:
Author:  gafmo [ Sun Mar 06, 2005 6:09 am ]
Post subject: 
Finger tight...just make sure its sealed right around...in another thread some people have said they Gasket glue on the cover and let it set for a coupl of hours and then fit
Author:  CPOCSM [ Sun Mar 06, 2005 7:16 am ]
Post subject: 
Finger tight works for me - then a touch for good measure. Had not a drop go by

Rob Forsyth
Miniot!
Author:  mooman10_0 [ Sun Mar 06, 2005 7:50 am ]
Post subject:  b
I think its a good idea to put a smear of grease around the gasket before you fit it! This seems to make it last a hell of a lot longer and it comes of alot easier! :D
Author:  Rodney [ Sun Mar 06, 2005 9:57 am ]
Post subject: 
Finger tight (sorta) plus about one eighth of a turn for good measure - any tighter and you distort the cover.

Cheers
Author:  sg [ Sun Mar 06, 2005 11:17 am ]
Post subject: 
Cheers guys, the reason that i asked was that yes the manual says 4lbs/ft, but that seems waaay too tight and i didn't wan't to go much past finger tight because iot was starting to compress the rubber gromit that is below the rocker cover nut, which i thought was sufficient :?

So finger tight and a bit is the going rate, so i'll go with that :)
Author:  gafmo [ Sun Mar 06, 2005 10:22 pm ]
Post subject: 
gut the gastet on and finger tighten it down..Check that the gasket is sitting correctly....Start the engine and check for sepage..Go for a spin and re check....if leaking on one side give a half turn or re-adjust Gasket
Go for a Cruise and enjoy..and also check gasket and enjoy 8)
Author:  J_A_M [ Mon Mar 07, 2005 8:43 am ]
Post subject: 
good info guys! I have to do Pops rocker cover gasket, as THERE ISN'T ONE!! :shock:
Author:  miniron [ Mon Mar 07, 2005 9:10 am ]
Post subject: 
8)
Some engines (Cooper S and maybe others) came with 3/16" spacers under the rocker cover nuts so that you couldn't distort the cover even if you used the 3 ft breaker bar to tighten them. With the spacer the nuts bottom before the cover distorts.
Seems like a good idea for a retrofit.
Make sure you use the proper gasket. The thin cork aftermarket ones are a waste of space (no pun intended). The thicker rubberised cork ones are the way to go. Also some rocker covers do not have the metal strips on the inside to keep the gasket in place until it's tightened.
Regards
RonR
Page 1 of 1 All times are UTC + 10 hours
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group
http://www.phpbb.com/