Rocker cover gasket

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audicab26
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Rocker cover gasket

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Hi
Just about to rebuild my engine ancillaries back up, when I took everything out my rc had been hylomared in and the whole of the tvis and intake side were covered in crud all this has been cleaned I have bought a genuine Toyota rocker gasket and I am replacing the screws with Allen bolts. I have not removed the distributor or the camshaft cap at this end so is there also a seal at this point. Do I just install the rc gasket or do I need any extra sealant anywhere to cure any possible future leaks
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Re: Rocker cover gasket

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You should apply a pea-sized blob of high quality automotive silicone sealant to each of the 6 corners where the cam bearing caps and distributor shaft cap join the cylinder head.

There is an O ring around the distributor shaft where the shaft passes through the shaft cap. This should be replaced if overhauling the engine as it is very likely it has gone hard and crispy with age.
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audicab26
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Rocker cover

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Thanks for the info
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