I had the exact same problem.
Your best bet is to get a silicone gasket, and follow the manufacturers
instructions. Basically, you glue one side to the valve cover.
The company name is "gasket innovations". They sell them on ebay all
the time.
Here's a link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-Roadster-Fairlady-Silicone-Valve-Cover-Gasket-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ130369885220QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
One I had gotten leaked because it had a slight crease in it, and
without hesitation, they sent a brand new one, which sealed it up nicely.
Great company, great customer service, great product.
Eddie
Gary Callahan wrote:
> I too have a gasket question. My 1600 is leaking a little oil from the valve
> cover. The previous owner left a brand new cork gasket in the trunk; but, I
> want to know if cork is the best choice. What other choices of gasket
> material are there and which works best for what reason. Thanks!
>
>
>
> Gary Callahan
> Beaverton, Oregon
>
> 1968 Datsun 1600 "Fairlady" Roadster
> SPL311-18665
>
> --- On Tue, 8/17/10, richard bush <rabush2000@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> From: richard bush <rabush2000@hotmail.com>
> Subject: [Roadsters] Gaskets 2 Litre
> To: sconway@fielders.com.au, lucasadrian@gmail.com,
> datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Cc: hopeandal@att.net
> Date: Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 1:40 PM
>
>
> Greetings from Austin Texas.
> I have a friend - Alan Milroy, copied on this email, who is helping me with my
> 1967 2000 Fairlady.
> Thus far, we have determined that I have a number of gaskets that are leaking
> and need to be replaced. These include the valve cover gasket, the timing
> chain cover gasket, the intake exhaust gasket or manifold, and the water pump
> gasket. Does anyone know where I can get new gaskets for the car?
> It appears that the gaskets are interchangeable for years 68 through 70 for
> the 2 litre.
> Thanks in advance,
> Rick
> R A Bush, P O Box 500003
> Dubai, UAE; cell: ++971 50 456 4357
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