Head cover leak....

I have slight leaks in the areas indicated below. Would a head cover gasket solve this or would I need these from Z1: cam end plugs ?

I suggest both (to cover all your bases). Jeff sells the valve cover gasket separately and also the cam plugs...make sure you get the correct adhesive for the cam end plugs (Jeff sells that too :laugh: )

Mcdroid wrote:

I suggest both (to cover all your bases). Jeff sells the valve cover gasket separately and also the cam plugs...make sure you get the correct adhesive for the cam end plugs (Jeff sells that too :laugh: )

Where is the cam plug adhesive on the site?
Also, is it just a matter of popping the old ones out ans putting new ones in? Or is it a more involved procedure?
I don't have a service manual yet..
Post edited by: Draco, at: 2007/01/08 14:56:S

Post edited by: Draco, at: 2007/01/08 15:01

The cam end caps are held in by a bolt that holds the valve cover on. When you take the cover off, the end caps will be able to come off.
I think adhesive is threebond 1104?

mariozappa wrote:

The cam end caps are held in by a bolt that holds the valve cover on. When you take the cover off, the end caps will be able to come off.
I think adhesive is threebond 1104?

So I assume that you would put adhesive around the sides that contact the head? (round part, and side that faces out?)

I have that seep on the front on both sides of mine too. By the way the new paint looks great...in case no one else has told ya my friend. Doesn't it guys?

When I did mine, I put adhesive on the head and all around the edges of the end caps(very thin) and just bolted the valve cover down after it was dry.
It will be very apparent when you take it apart.
And yes, Nice paint job.

Oh yeah, when you do this. To avoid future leaks, make sure you remove all the old gasket and DON'T gouge the mating sufaces.

Gotcha, thanks for all the tips and info MZ! It is truly appreciated. And thanks for the compliment on the paint, not bad for a rattle can job, eh?

It looks awesome for a rattle can job.