Rocker cover gasket

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Rocker cover gasket

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I'm just replacing my gasket..and was wondering do you put sealant on both sides
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I think it is standard practice to put these on dry, i.e. no sealant.
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When Edd did the Triumph Stag on WD, he only used sealant on the side which sat in the cover.
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I use sealant between the gasket and the cover, as it stops it trying to fall out when you're trying to fit it to the engine. And I apply a light smear of grease to the gasket face that mates with the engine, as it will help when removing it in the future.
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Ok thanks for the reply guys
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sheff wrote:I use sealant between the gasket and the cover, as it stops it trying to fall out when you're trying to fit it to the engine. And I apply a light smear of grease to the gasket face that mates with the engine, as it will help when removing it in the future.

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