Fixing your leaky sr20det rocker cover gasket
If you've spotted a pool of oil sitting in your spark plug valleys or noticed a burning smell after a spirited drive, it's probably time to swap out that old sr20det rocker cover gasket. It's one of those rites of passage for anyone owning an S-chassis or a Pulsar GTI-R. These engines are legendary for a reason, but they aren't immune to the effects of time and heat. After decades of heat cycles, the rubber that's supposed to keep your oil inside the head eventually turns into something resembling brittle plastic. When that happens, the leaks start, and if you let it go too long, you're just asking for a messy engine bay or, worse, fouled ignition components. ...