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Guangie · 03-05-2002, 01:37 PM

I replaced my side cover gasket yesterday after work, it was leaking above the fuel pump, Now.... it still leaks!

Just along the bottom between the fuel pump and the distributor! I didn't use any RTV should I have? It's a cork gasket from Napa. I cleaned the cover real well and the block. No warps or bends in the cover either.

Help.

Thanks,

Mike

The Jerk · 03-05-2002, 01:49 PM

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Originally posted by Guangie
I replaced my side cover gasket yesterday after work, it was leaking above the fuel pump, Now.... it still leaks!

Just along the bottom between the fuel pump and the distributor! I didn't use any RTV should I have? It's a cork gasket from Napa. I cleaned the cover real well and the block. No warps or bends in the cover either.

Help.

Thanks,

Mike

pita to get to huh? mine leaked then i tighted all teh lil screws and it fixed it for a while , then it got so bad i just gave up on it and let it coat my under carrige for extra lube, lol. sounds like u did everythign right though. if your going to take it off again id try some rtv just for fun! jiMMy

Eric · 03-05-2002, 02:11 PM

I use Toyota FPIG (black) instead of RTV on anything that requires a gasket on the engine. It is more expensive than RTV, but it has always worked for me.

Lord Baskerville · 03-05-2002, 07:51 PM

I allways use a gasket adhesive/sealand on one side of cork gaskets (and others) then adhere the gasket to the removable part and let set.
Wipe a thin coat of oil on the other side and torque it down.

Allows you to re-use the gasket a few times if you need to remove the cover.

Old British biker trick

Cory

03-05-2002, 01:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Guangie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8926 Location: Puyallup, WA. Posts: 51	2F side cover leak I replaced my side cover gasket yesterday after work, it was leaking above the fuel pump, Now.... it still leaks! Just along the bottom between the fuel pump and the distributor! I didn't use any RTV should I have? It's a cork gasket from Napa. I cleaned the cover real well and the block. No warps or bends in the cover either. Help. Thanks, Mike __________________ 1971 (body at least) FJ55 - 2F, '78 axle & 4 spd w/3 spd T/C 2.5" inch lift, 31X10.5 MT.... yadda yadda yadda "It's not stupid... it's advanced..."

03-05-2002, 02:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Eric Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 39 Location: San Martin, CA Posts: 3,266	I use Toyota FPIG (black) instead of RTV on anything that requires a gasket on the engine. It is more expensive than RTV, but it has always worked for me. __________________ Eric Parts for Sale --> D44 shafts, 6 lug rims, air tank

03-05-2002, 07:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lord Baskerville Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Member # 582 Location: Rosendale, WI, USA Posts: 679	I allways use a gasket adhesive/sealand on one side of cork gaskets (and others) then adhere the gasket to the removable part and let set. Wipe a thin coat of oil on the other side and torque it down. Allows you to re-use the gasket a few times if you need to remove the cover. Old British biker trick Cory __________________ FJ-40 HP 2F SM420, 4:88, Locked F&R, 98" WB, Sawsalled, Welded, dented, 36" SX's, 3spd gears in a 4 spd case, Newfields, Lots of other mods all done by Me... Towed to the trail with a 97 Crew cab 4X4 PSD (slightly improved)

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