Rocker Cover - do i need a gasket?

Need technical Q/A then you're in the right place

Moderator: martauto

eldarvanyar
E30 Zone Newbie
E30 Zone Newbie
Posts: 219
Joined: Fri May 19, 2006 11:00 pm
Location: Cranham, Essex

Post Sat Jun 24, 2006 11:49 pm

I have bought a Alpina look Rocker Cover on Ebay i.e. its black with silver.

Before I change them over do I need a gasket?
Globulator
E30 Zone Regular
E30 Zone Regular
Posts: 389
Joined: Fri Sep 23, 2005 11:00 pm

Post Sun Jun 25, 2006 12:04 am

I would - they don't cost much, saves you time too if the old one weeps.
1986 325i 'vert, funk louder than standard.
"No Mr Bond, I expect you to tell me why your 4 litre, 282bhp sports car can't outrun some lardy old Mercs.."
Audio & electronic software: http://www.cutestudio.net
Jay07
E30 Zone Camper
E30 Zone Camper
Posts: 1013
Joined: Sun May 15, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: South London

Post Sun Jun 25, 2006 12:14 am

I would - they don't cost much, saves you time too if the old one weeps.
Completely agree!! - Its a good excuse to stick a new gasket in there - speaking of which i need to change mine!!
eldarvanyar
E30 Zone Newbie
E30 Zone Newbie
Posts: 219
Joined: Fri May 19, 2006 11:00 pm
Location: Cranham, Essex

Post Sun Jun 25, 2006 6:04 pm

Which make of gasket do you recommend and where from i.e GSF, Euro Carp parts, Motormech?
Do I need any type of sealant as well? Sorry to be so unclued up.
Last edited by eldarvanyar on Sun Jun 25, 2006 11:25 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Chris-W
E30 Zone Team Member
E30 Zone Team Member
Posts: 7219
Joined: Tue May 24, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: South Cheshire

Post Sun Jun 25, 2006 7:31 pm

GSF or ECP will do you a perfectly good rocker gasket, no sealant required.