Help! Broken something on my rocker cover.

Post by **vanzep** » Sun Nov 10, 2013 11:41 am

i would get new orings - should only be a few quid
i wouldnt fix it with sealant but ive seen it done before on ludes so its up to you. The o rings should only be a couple of quid for the 4, If u can use H22 ones then even better as someone will have spares kicking about.

Remove the broken bit of plastic from the pipe stick some selant around what left of the plastic elbow on the block and stick the breather hose back on and put the clip in place - surely you can do that

CrunchyAdams82 · Post by **CrunchyAdams82** » Sun Nov 10, 2013 11:52 am

Yes mate, you would hope so!

We shall see..

Updates to follow.

Will the car run without that pipe being connected?

Post by **vanzep** » Sun Nov 10, 2013 11:54 am

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Sun Nov 10, 2013 12:10 pm

Those seals have gone hard, so there is a chance they're leaking, yes.

You could try sticking that pipe back together with silicone, but it might not cope with the vibration and weight of the hose on top dragging it over.

If you can get a short piece of tube (metal or plastic) that's the right size for the internal diameter of the pipe, push that in the bottom half and then slide the pipe back over the top (can seal the joint with silicone as well if you like). That'll work fine and be strong enough to stop it snapping again.

CrunchyAdams82 · Post by **CrunchyAdams82** » Sun Nov 10, 2013 12:24 pm

Cheers mate.

Update:

Lol, had this little beauty sat in my boot; which I forgot about..

And wouldn't you know it..she's got the replacement o-rings I need, in good condition.

Nice & rubbery rather than hard & plasticy. And for reference, they are exactly the same for both types. Score!

Thankyou Universe! You've saved me again.

I shall proceed & let you know how I get on!

Thanks for your help everybody.

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Sun Nov 10, 2013 12:28 pm

use some glue or silicon on the pcv to hold it until you can replace it you cant use just silicone on the spark plug tubes clean the seals and apply a bit of gasket sealant or silicone to them that should do the trick (just a smear mind)

prelude91 · Post by **prelude91** » Sun Nov 10, 2013 12:37 pm

I've got plenty of differing I/d pipe here if you need some, post me dimmy's if you have need, may have something suitable to get you by

CrunchyAdams82 · Post by **CrunchyAdams82** » Sun Nov 10, 2013 12:49 pm

prelude91 wrote:I've got plenty of differing I/d pipe here if you need some, post me dimmy's if you have need, may have something suitable to get you by

Cheers fella, I'll let you know how I get on with then 'bodge' first!

prelude91 · Post by **prelude91** » Sun Nov 10, 2013 12:55 pm

OK let me know, either way, good luck

CrunchyAdams82 · Post by **CrunchyAdams82** » Sun Nov 10, 2013 2:22 pm

Alright chaps, just to let you know; job finished, test drive done, and all seems to be much better!

I'll update my profile thread over the next hour.

Thanks to all who helped. Legends.