Author Topic: Rubber valve cover gasket kit (Read 3943 times)

saurkraut · « **on:** January 17, 2008, 09:08:13 am »

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Baselyne · « **Reply #1 on:** January 18, 2008, 12:10:38 am »

Why everytime I finally find someone in my area selling these I end up with a damn cork one?

Are these really that much better...? I got the cork one leaking before I can even get oil into the pan!

Ziptar · « **Reply #2 on:** January 18, 2008, 03:59:19 am »

Yes, the rubber ones are better. The Part Number for the upgrade kit is 026 198 025 C

You can get it much cheaper through German Auto Parts. Leaking might be caused buy the stamped steel valve cover warping or bending. Get hold of an aluminum valve cover from a Corrado G60. The aluminum VC plus the rubber gasket will cure VC oil leaks permanently.

Oh, and check the splash shield under the VC, if it's broken or missing, replace it. Part # is 026 103 547 and is available for $5-$7

shegel · « **Reply #3 on:** January 18, 2008, 08:18:57 am »

Quote from: "Ziptar"

Yes, the rubber ones are better. The Part Number for the upgrade kit is 026 198 025 C

You can get it much cheaper through German Auto Parts. Leaking might be caused buy the stamped steel valve cover warping or bending. Get hold of an aluminum valve cover from a Corrado G60. The aluminum VC plus the rubber gasket will cure VC oil leaks permanently.

Oh, and check the splash shield under the VC, if it's broken or missing, replace it. Part # is 026 103 547 and is available for $5-$7

i got one of those sheilds from vanagon turbo... i just got around to putting it in yesterday. what a difference

TedV · « **Reply #4 on:** January 18, 2008, 08:28:40 am »

Quote from: "Baselyne"

Are these really that much better...? I got the cork one leaking before I can even get oil into the pan!

yes, unless you like oil leaks at your valve cover from the cork ones