Timing belt cover gaskets

[Mysteryrider]

ok to the point of pulling my hair out once I got my wing up on a lift I found that the right side covers gasket did not seal right on bottom. so loosened radiator and pulled cover put it back on and this time the top had slipped so now looking at either using silicone on it again and hope for the best on keeping the seal in place sliding it back in or option 2 I am debating is using a little hot glue to attach the gasket to the cover so I know the dang thing stays in place and doesn't knock loose sliding back in..... any thoughts suggestions or advice is greatly appreciated

 

[zman]

couple of things I use are 3M weatherstripping adhesive, it is yellow and kind of messy but holds tight.
E6000 is a kind of glue/silicone..Harder then silicone and sets pretty fast, cleans up good, comes in clear and black and is available at wal mart.
I wouldn't use hot glue, I would use something more flexible.

 

[mcgovern61]

Just did this last week and yep you can pull your hair out if you try to just hold them on while fitting the covers! :Awe:

I cleaned my gaskets and covers real good and then used good old fashioned silicone in the gasket groove and set the gaskets gently onto the covers. Flipped the covers over and gently set them on the floor to let the weight of the covers set the silicone.

Waited about 4 hours while doing other work. Picked them up and,....voila! The gaskets are fitted to the covers and staying right where I need them!

 

[Mysteryrider]

I've used silicone over and over and over lol I keep knocking the dang thing off sliding it in even used it and let it sit a couple of days...... that was massive frustration setting in lol :head bang: :head bang: :head bang: :head bang: :head bang: :head bang:

 

[Mysteryrider]

ps the gaskets are not the healthiest luckily the larger left side gasket did set well and is where it is supposed to be just the right side driving me crazy

 

[joedrum]

yes one of the hardest oldwings moves ...LOL getting timing belt cover and gasket in place ...engine in frame :rant: :cheeky: :swoon: :hihihi:

 

[mcgovern61]

Have you cleaned the gasket with degreaser first and then paint thinner? It has to be absolutely clean for the silicone to adhere to the rubber. Otherwise, it will be squishy mess!

I don't slide the right side except for the last 1/4" and ever so gently.

 

[Mysteryrider]

hmmmm never thought of that ..thank you ... luckily since I do woodturning those are 2 things I happen to have laying around the shop lol

 

[dan filipi]

Last time around I used contact cement.
Has been holding well with repeated removal/install.
Completely clean and oil free is a must.

 

[AApple]

3M Weatherstrip Adhesive, used sparingly will hold the gaskets just fine. Silicone on rubber is too slick, unless you let it sit until the silicon cures, then it'll work otay. :good:

 

[Mysteryrider]

up on the operating table lol

 

[brianinpa]

Double sided tape is your best friend in this instance. I just cut several thin strips and stick it to the covers at several places and then peel the backing and attach the seal to the cover. I have no hair to pull out, so it helped tremedously in that respect.

 

[mcgovern61]

brianinpa » Wed Jun 11, 2014 12:46 pm[/url]":47czlt62]
I have no hair to pull out, so it helped tremedously in that respect.

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