How to change rocker cover gaskets and reseal breather?
Run the bead and then place the cover on in one motion. Use the new screws to secure the covers and tighten to 4nm.
Why are the rocker boxes on my Evo leaking?
It looks like a good deal and anyone with a EVO knows how frustrating this can be. Best of luck – Bob If you tightend them evenly and corectly, and they are leaking, you damaged the little rubber gasket (s) I’d bet. I tried to be real careful torqeing them. The middle cover shifted before they were at spec. The oil isn’t pouring out but they leak.
What’s the price of an Evo rocker box?
I saw that JPCycles is selling a set of after market 2 piece Rocker Boxes for $175 so I am going to swap them out. It looks like a good deal and anyone with a EVO knows how frustrating this can be. Best of luck – Bob If you tightend them evenly and corectly, and they are leaking, you damaged the little rubber gasket (s) I’d bet.
Why are the gaskets on my Evo leaking?
Gaskets are a lot cheaper and properly torqued with thread sealer for the fasteners should be sufficient, save the money for something YOU need or want on your terms, not shotgunning a perceived problem, you will be happier. JMO…:s I had done some work to my evo as well and thought i was careful putting back together but I had a leak.
What kind of gasket do I use for rocker box breather?
The middle gasket will work with slight trimming but because there is a lip on the cover and the covers to bases fit good, I’m thinking of using high-temp rtv silicone-gasket maker instead. The bottom has inlaid rubber gasket but I will also use bottom gasket from the kit and put these plastic rebuilt breathers back in service.
What are the s & s rocker box gasket sets?
S&S® Rocker Box Gasket Sets are a full set of rocker box gaskets for a pair of S&S®-brand rocker boxes. Two styles of rocker boxes are manufactured by S&S® for EV & TC engines, original billet and newer die-cast. These gasket kits do not interchange. The easiest way to identify which one you have is by the rocker cover lid formed o-ring.
I saw that JPCycles is selling a set of after market 2 piece Rocker Boxes for $175 so I am going to swap them out. It looks like a good deal and anyone with a EVO knows how frustrating this can be. Best of luck – Bob If you tightend them evenly and corectly, and they are leaking, you damaged the little rubber gasket (s) I’d bet.
It looks like a good deal and anyone with a EVO knows how frustrating this can be. Best of luck – Bob If you tightend them evenly and corectly, and they are leaking, you damaged the little rubber gasket (s) I’d bet. I tried to be real careful torqeing them. The middle cover shifted before they were at spec. The oil isn’t pouring out but they leak.