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My center tappet cover had the dreaded oil leak. Upon close inspection, the leak was coming from the bolt rather than the gasket. Moss sells a cupped washer and rubber grommet that replaces the copper washer. Although I also bought the modern rubber replacement gasket, when I got the parts I stated by just replacing the copper washer with the cup and grommet. I took the car out for a 45 minute run in 85 degree weather and when I came home, the tappet cover area was dry as a bone. I thought I'd pass this on as it is a cheap and easy fix for one of the more common oil leaks.

Best regards,

Bill
 
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