X-Virus-Scanned: clean according to Sophos on Logan.com Return-Path: Sender: To: lml@lancaironline.net Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:32:06 -0400 Message-ID: X-Original-Return-Path: Received: from qmta03.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net ([76.96.30.32] verified) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 6.0c2) with ESMTP id 5815969 for lml@lancaironline.net; Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:48:56 -0400 Received-SPF: pass receiver=logan.com; client-ip=76.96.30.32; envelope-from=erosiak@comcast.net Received: from omta04.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net ([76.96.30.35]) by qmta03.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net with comcast id CDo61k0070lTkoCA3EoL9X; Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:48:20 +0000 Received: from sz0060.ev.mail.comcast.net ([76.96.40.137]) by omta04.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net with comcast id CEoK1k00Z2xZMJ48QEoKD8; Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:48:19 +0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:48:19 +0000 (UTC) From: erosiak@comcast.net X-Original-To: Lancair Mailing List X-Original-Message-ID: <263544874.448056.1350485299672.JavaMail.root@sz0060a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> In-Reply-To: Subject: Re: [LML] Re: IO550-N Leaky valve covers MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="----=_Part_448055_503825285.1350485299666" X-Originating-IP: [::ffff:24.6.185.123] X-Mailer: Zimbra 6.0.13_GA_2944 (ZimbraWebClient - FF3.0 (Win)/6.0.13_GA_2944) ------=_Part_448055_503825285.1350485299666 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Adam,=20 I have successfully used these on my TSIO-550 E.... Problem solved. Make su= re each cover is flat/level with a straight edge.. Trying to screw them dow= n too tight can cause them to warp somewhat.=20 Ed Rosiak=20 Super ES=20 http://www.ramaircraft.com/Aircraft-Parts/Gaskets/Gaskets.htm=20 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Colyn Case" =20 To: lml@lancaironline.net=20 Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 5:43:30 AM=20 Subject: [LML] Re: IO550-N Leaky valve covers=20 Hi Adam,=20 I bet Mike Council from Continental, who was at Sedona could help you out w= ith this. If you didn't capture it, his email is=20 mcouncil@continentalmotors.aero=20 888 826 5465=20 Colyn=20 On Oct 16, 2012, at 10:19 PM, Adam Molny wrote:=20 Even after replacement, my valve cover gaskets leak. I am using the stock T= CM p/n 655705A gaskets, which appear to be a heavy paper impregnated with s= omething. I=E2=80=99ve re-tightened the valve cover screws, but the leaks k= eep coming back, especially on the exhaust valve covers. Will the gaskets e= ventually compress and seal properly? Should I try gasket sealer? Has anyon= e had better luck with aftermarket silicone gaskets?=20 Thanks,=20 Adam Molny=20 Lancair Legacy N181AM=20 ------=_Part_448055_503825285.1350485299666 Content-Type: text/html; charset=utf-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable <= div style=3D'font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000'>Adam,
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I have successfully used these on my TSIO-550 E.... Problem solved. Mak= e sure each cover is flat/level with a straight edge.. Trying to screw them= down too tight can cause them to warp somewhat.

Ed Rosiak
Super = ES

http://www.ramaircraft.com/Aircraft-= Parts/Gaskets/Gaskets.htm


From: "Colyn Case" <colyncase@earthlink.net>
= To: lml@lancaironline.net
Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 5= :43:30 AM
Subject: [LML] Re: IO550-N Leaky valve covers

Hi= Adam,

I bet Mike Council from Continental, who was at S= edona could help you out with this.  If you didn't capture it, his ema= il is 

888 826 5465

Colyn


=


On Oct 16, 2012, at 10:19 PM, Adam = Molny wrote:

Even after replacement, my valve cover gaskets leak. I am using the = stock TCM p/n 655705A gaskets, which appear to be a heavy paper impregnated= with something. I=E2=80=99ve re-tightened the valve cover screws, but the = leaks keep coming back, especially on the exhaust valve covers. Will the ga= skets eventually compress and seal properly? Should I try gasket sealer? Ha= s anyone had better luck with aftermarket silicone gaskets?
 
Thanks,
Adam Molny=
Lancair Legacy N181= AM

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