Kwyjibo Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Hi, I'm about to change the rocker cover gaskets on an RB20DET. On most cars I have done this on I have had a workshop manual that has a picture showing certain spots to put a bit of RTV sealant on when doing this. Does the RB20 have some points where I am meant to do this or should I just put some of the sealant all over the new gaskets? Also does anybody know the torque settings for the rocker cover bolts? Cheers, Adrian Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/282380-rocker-cover-gasker-replacement/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDGTT Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Hi,I'm about to change the rocker cover gaskets on an RB20DET. On most cars I have done this on I have had a workshop manual that has a picture showing certain spots to put a bit of RTV sealant on when doing this. Does the RB20 have some points where I am meant to do this or should I just put some of the sealant all over the new gaskets? Also does anybody know the torque settings for the rocker cover bolts? Cheers, Adrian Only on the corners of the half moons and the corners. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/282380-rocker-cover-gasker-replacement/#findComment-4755513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotRICE? Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 from memory they dont need to be too tight, something like 30nm? Cant remember exactly. But just tighten them till they are tight Then re-check them. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/282380-rocker-cover-gasker-replacement/#findComment-4756092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omurru Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I did mine a couple of months ago, I just put sealant on the half moons at the back, as for tightness I did the screws up with a screw driver till they were tight, (you can only go so tight with a screw driver till ur hand slips ) then nipped them up again after a couple of hundred K's. So far no leaks Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/282380-rocker-cover-gasker-replacement/#findComment-4757025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotRICE? Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I did mine a couple of months ago, I just put sealant on the half moons at the back, as for tightness I did the screws up with a screw driver till they were tight, (you can only go so tight with a screw driver till ur hand slips ) then nipped them up again after a couple of hundred K's. So far no leaks x2. I did them once with a torque wrench to see how tight Nissan suggested. Its not tight at all, and you wouldnt over tighten them by hand i dont think. I have taken mine on and off for colour changes 3 times. No leaks, no new gaskets or sealant I just make sure the gasket is nice and clean, and oil it like an oil filter before you tighten it. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/282380-rocker-cover-gasker-replacement/#findComment-4757078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwyjibo Posted August 9, 2009 Author Share Posted August 9, 2009 Thanks guys! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/282380-rocker-cover-gasker-replacement/#findComment-4758066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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