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Hey guys,

Tomorrow I'll be replacing my rocker cover gaskets and the semi-circle rubber seals at the back. I just have a few questions:

1. Is there any special method of cleaning the surfaces before putting on the new gaskets?

2. What sort of adhesive do I need to put on the semi-circle rubber seals and where can I get it?

EDIT: 3. Should I replace the grommets on the screws that hold the rocker cover down? I don't think Nissan even list them in FAST, all I could find was the washer for the screw but no picture or mention of grommet in FAST.

Thanks everyone.

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OK I found most of my answers in this thread http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...showtopic=71313 by searching indirectly. Sorry about that.

Anyway I'm still not sure if nissan can get those rubber grommets for the screws, anyone done this before and got them?

1. either use degreaser to completely clean the rocker covers or wax/grease remover (or even just petrol) to clean the 'grooves'.

2. 3 Bond is probably best sealer and it's what the factory uses. Burson's carry it.

3. the little rubber washers are available from Nissan (and shown in FAST). Pesronally I would replace them at the same time as they compress and go hard with age.

There should be a thread with info on how to get it and how to install it but I've already forgotten where it is, sorry.

Umm, after I did the job it now leaks oil.... more than before :S

I think I may have tighened the screws too hard, what can I do from here?

Oh shit, I just read the post from 3lit3 32 again...

"I would also recommend getting new rocker cover bolt rubbers as this will help the screws all pull down evenly. They have a flat side underneath that stops when the thread runs out, if the seal is squashed, it won't hold the cover down properly."

Does this mean I should undo the screws until the washers are in original standing state (not squished)???

ah this can be done over and over again and it will still leak. The best way is to use a gasket sealer all the way around. Then start screwing down the screws from the middle and working towards the back of the engine make sure your engine is stone cold when doing this some loctite thread locker may help.

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