37 South 6 Report post Posted June 18, 2008 Oil seeping into one spark plug hole.Almost half full.Engine is a M42. Could this be a leaking rocker cover gasket and what is involved of fixing this ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 856 Report post Posted June 18, 2008 37south said: Oil seeping into one spark plug hole.Almost half full.Engine is a M42. Could this be a leaking rocker cover gasket and what is involved of fixing this ? Yes you'll need to replace the rocker cover gasket. Remove, clean and refit with new gasket set Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Venatus 2 Report post Posted June 19, 2008 How much do new gaskets go for? I probably should do this as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted June 19, 2008 Ven said: How much do new gaskets go for? I probably should do this as well IIRC it's $100+ for the M50, for valve cover and spark plug gaskets. Just give the dealer a call, quite an easy job, just need a torque wrench and gasket sealant. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 856 Report post Posted June 19, 2008 Ven said: How much do new gaskets go for? I probably should do this as well For an M42 about $100. You will need the rocker cover gasket, spark plug tube seals and rocker cover bolt seals. Rocker cover gasket set (includes spark plug tube seals) $ 42.50 + GST Rocker cover bolt seals 15 @ $4.13 + GST These prices are from BM Workshop in Grey Lynn Ph.3761250 I can supply them for less.... 10% discount to BS members Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
