Needs input as to good cam cover gaskets The thick black paper style I've used seem to fail after a few thousand miles.

 

I never seen any other kind!

Hopefully others will chime in. If not I'd contact some of the usual Jag vendors .....SNG Barratt, Coventry West, etc.....and ask what they have to offer.

Cheers
DD

 

I dont use any gaskets there.

Hi Temp RTV, new "D" seals coated with same RTV. Been 14 years now are still dry. There is a procedure that I use, so ask if you are in doubt.

Same on the older XK engines.

Trans pan gaskets dont exist on any of my Jags, same RTV.

 

Yup, I've used RTV more and more. works well, but no OHC cam cover, yet!!


The exhaust manifolds on my LT1 V8 are bolted to the heads sans gaskets. High tyemp RTV, not sensor sensitive. Been there since circa 2005, and work just fine.


Contemplating same use in lie of flange gaskets, if I have to drop a dopwn pipe to change the starter.


Carl

 

I always used Hylomar gasket sealant on both sides of the gaskets and had no trouble.