{"product_id":"continental-rocker-cover-silicone-gasket-upgrade-reusable-continental-gtsio-520-io-550-tsio-550-engines","title":"Continental Rocker Cover Silicone Gasket Upgrade | Reusable Continental GTSIO-520, IO-550 \u0026 TSIO-550 Engines","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eUpgrade your Continental engine with the \u003cstrong\u003eRocker Cover Silicone Gasket\u003c\/strong\u003e, a premium reusable replacement designed to provide a superior seal compared to traditional cork gaskets. Manufactured from high-quality, oil-resistant silicone, this gasket helps minimize oil leaks while offering excellent durability through repeated valve cover removals during routine maintenance.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium \u003cstrong\u003esilicone construction\u003c\/strong\u003e for long service life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReusable design reduces replacement costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperior resistance to oil, fuel vapors, and engine heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps eliminate common valve cover oil leaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains flexibility over a wide temperature range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalls as a direct replacement for the original rocker cover gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent choice for routine maintenance or complete engine overhauls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved sealing performance over conventional cork gaskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces maintenance time with a reusable design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps keep engine compartments cleaner by minimizing oil seepage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable construction resists cracking, shrinking, and hardening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSA632459-S\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits Continental Engine 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outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"safari-katex-mathml markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the gasket surfaces are \u003cstrong\u003eclean and dry\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the valve cover and old gasket following the applicable Continental maintenance procedure or an approved shop procedure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean all remaining gasket material from the valve cover and cylinder sealing surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the new silicone gasket \u003cstrong\u003edry\u003c\/strong\u003e (do not use sealant).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinstall the valve cover and torque the cover bolts to \u003cstrong\u003e25 in-lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Caution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e overtighten the cover bolts. Overtightening can cause the gasket to bulge or squeeze out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter an engine run-up to takeoff power or after the first flight, check the cover bolt torque and re-torque to \u003cstrong\u003e20 in-lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuring each annual inspection, verify the cover bolt torque and re-torque to \u003cstrong\u003e20 in-lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e if necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpgrade your engine with the SA632459-S Rocker Cover Silicone Gasket and enjoy a cleaner, longer-lasting seal with the reliability demanded by aviation professionals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airboat Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49182168416411,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/0075\/0235\/files\/31bff849-bcfb-483a-a631-bc55cc9a67ed.png?v=1785935574","url":"https:\/\/airboatsolutions.com\/products\/continental-rocker-cover-silicone-gasket-upgrade-reusable-continental-gtsio-520-io-550-tsio-550-engines","provider":"Airboat Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}