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Old Jun 29, 2018 | 04:30 AM
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If I’ve interpreted Kirbys book correctly there is no need for any dressing on the cam cover gaskets. What do you think?
 
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Depends on which spec gaskets you are using.

If the 6ltr Gortex style, NO.

If the Green/Yellow/whatever cardboard looking gaskets, hell yes.

OR

Like me, NO gaskets at all. Just RTV, and be done with oil leaks.
 
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Originally Posted by Grant Francis

Like me, NO gaskets at all. Just RTV, and be done with oil leaks.
+1 on this option along with ally half moons.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2018 | 07:22 AM
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+1 on this option along with ally half moons.

ive got the aluminium half moons in. They are the cardboard / metal/ cardboard type so dressing it is. Thanks.
 
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UUUUM.

That sounds like the Gortex composition style.

Basically, and aluminum strip with a rubbery compound on each side.
 
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I will double check .
 
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Originally Posted by brinny
I will double check .
If metal in the middle, definitely gortex. they are excellent too.
 
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