cam cover gasket problem

I have now replaced the cam cover gasket for the third time and hoping it is now O.K. First two attempts resulted in immediate splitting of the gasket even though the correct torque was applied to all the screws and workshop procedures followed.Any ideas about what went wrong?

Submitted by myerscoughbria… on Fri, 05/16/2008 - 10:20

Thanks for the tip,I had not heard about Permatex.If my third one fails be sure I'll try Permatex.

Submitted by myerscoughbria… on Fri, 05/16/2008 - 10:17

cam cover gasket problem

Thanks Dick,
My first gasket came from Scott Jaguar.The second one was after market.The third one is also after market and I'm hoping for the best.

Submitted by silver007@shaw.ca on Thu, 05/01/2008 - 16:31

cam cover gasket problem

last two times I have used Permatex gasket maker with no problems as of yet,
Art

Submitted by rcmaury@bellso… on Thu, 05/01/2008 - 16:11

cam cover gasket problem

Try using the factory gaskets. They are made of an aluminum stamping with bonded rubber on each side. The paper ones are very prone to spliting, especially around the front of the head.