rubber or cork

sharjah said:

Hi, just noticed my p38 1999 4..6 rocker cover gaskets leaking oil on both banks. local agent tells me they are made of rubber a cheap version made from cork.which type is recommended? your views appreciated.

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johnnyb70 said:

Cork is old school. Yours will have rubber with metal stiffeners. I found the biggest problem is tightening them. It's a 12 point socket with a narrow wall. I just hacksaw a groove across then use a screwdriver. They don't need much oomph on em.

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johnnyb70 said:

Cork is old school. Yours will have rubber with metal stiffeners. I found the biggest problem is tightening them. It's a 12 point socket with a narrow wall. I just hacksaw a groove across then use a screwdriver. They don't need much oomph on em.

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