- Another important role of rocker valve cover gaskets is to maintain proper lubrication for the moving parts of the engine. Without a tight seal provided by the gasket, oil can escape and fail to reach the necessary components, leading to increased friction and wear
rocker valve cover gasket. This can result in overheating, engine malfunction, and even catastrophic failure if not addressed promptly.
Oil seals, which are also referred to as radial shaft seals, rotary shaft seals, grease seals, or fluid seals, are used to close the gaps between fixed and moving parts of mechanical equipment. They are put between moving and stationary mechanical parts to make sure that moisture, contaminants, corrosive materials, and abrasives don’t cause any damage to these parts.
Standard Sealing Case Designs
Use the right assembly tools
Valve cover gaskets and head gaskets are essential components in automotive engines, serving distinct yet crucial roles in maintaining the integrity and functionality of the engine. The valve cover gasket seals the junction between the valve cover and the cylinder head, preventing oil leaks and contaminants from entering the engine. On the other hand, the head gasket seals the cylinder head to the engine block, ensuring the containment of combustion gases and the separation of oil and coolant passages.
Once you have selected the most suitable seal available, considering the environment, temperature, shaft speed, pressure, lubrication availability, as well as the size, of course, the seal should be stored adequately and then fitted properly. Here are a few suggestions that could help:-
Leather oil seals have great running properties and are mostly used for abrasive applications.
The simplest way is to know either the preferred manufacturers part number, the overall sizes of shaft diameter, housing diameter and bore depth, or use our brochure to establish the M Barnwell Services ordering reference. Many of the old traditional names of seal manufacturers have either changed or disappeared in this age of “acquisitions”. If no longer available, we will advise you and offer a suitable alternative seal, from stock whenever possible. If your concern is getting the right seals for the job, you will need to know something about the application as well as the overall sizes. If you have any doubts – contact us, we will help in your seal selection.

