Tappet cover for 24v

[Waydin_Stewart]

I am fixing to replace my tappet cover gasket as it has decided it wants to leak quite a bit. Before it was a 1 maybe 2 drops on the ground total and now the side of my block is black and it leaves a bigger puddle of oil than what i would like too on the ground. Not very much still and oil level is checked to make sure its safe! But, I want to know if I can purchase this 12v tappet cover off ebay and bolt it right up with a new gasket? Or will it not work? I Want the extra vent and c ant jar loose of $300 for a billet one.

[trreed]

Yes, the 12V tappet cover will bolt right up.  Works great.  

[Waydin_Stewart]

specific part number I need? this ebay seller has 3 that all seem too have different number. and do i then need a gasket for a specific year 12v or will the 24v gasket work aswell

[trreed]

Different part #'s could be due to different industrial applications. As long as the breather is a square in the back-most part of the cover, it should work fine. A 24v tappet gasket will work.

 

[Waydin_Stewart]

3911821 is stamped on this 12v tappet cover. It looks to be painted black and has red fade on the inside of the cover. I hope the black isnt covering up bad rust on 1 side of the cover.

[trreed]

Link?  I'm betting it was from an industrial application and then painted black to match some guy's truck.

[Waydin_Stewart]

It seems to be in good shape in the photos. The black color is smooth and the inside is smooth aswell. I sure hope it works. What size hose do i need to fit snug on the breather?

 

This seller has 3 that i have found so far ill provide links to all 3.

1)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/94-98-Dodge-Ram-5-9-Cummins-Diesel-Tappet-Pushrod-Cover-12-valve-6bt-3911821/152946054397?_trkparms=aid%3D444000%26algo%3DSOI.DEFAULT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D44040%26meid%3Ded045c27019b45cdb02fdae8d981beb2%26pid%3D100752%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D152895566491%26itm%3D152946054397&_trksid=p2047675.c100752.m1982

2)

https://www.ebay.com/p/94-98-Dodge-RAM-5-9-Cummins-Diesel-Tappet-Pushrod-Cover-12-Valve-6bt-3911821/2084566806?iid=263559224721&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D44040%26meid%3D73b8daa0193246df89c1d2984ee1cccc%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D152946054397%26itm%3D263559224721&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

3)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/94-98-Dodge-Ram-5-9-Cummins-Diesel-Tappet-Pushrod-Cover-12-valve-6bt-3927916-/152895566491

Edited March 28, 2018 by Waydin_Stewart

[trreed]

I would do the first link since they're all the same price and it looks the best.  IIRC it's 3/4" hose for the breather

[Waydin_Stewart]

i found one more that looks like the first link. 

Here it is:

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-9L-Diesel-Tappet-Pushrod-Cover-Fits-89-98-Dodge-Ram-12-Valve-Cummins-/273048375049?_trksid=p2349526.m4383.l4275.c10

[trreed]

Would still do the first link from the group you posted.

[Waydin_Stewart]

Alright thank you! I will  have a buddy order it as he doesnt mind ordering that stuff on ebay haha and he has an account and i do not.

[Waydin_Stewart]

On 3/28/2018 at 5:14 PM, trreed said:

Would still do the first link from the group you posted.

I got the tappet cover in yesterday. It appears to have been off an industrial motor as it has remnants of red on inside of cover. the seller shipped it with a gasket and painted it black. Should i use the gasket he supplied or order another one? The gasket was already on the tappet cover so i dont know what brand. seems to be some kind of rubber. 

[dripley]

As cheap as they are I think I would put a new one on for peace of mind.

[Waydin_Stewart]

1 minute ago, dripley said:

As cheap as they are I think I would put a new one on for peace of mind.

My version of cheap is $5 not 25 haha. but okay ill get a new gasket at the parts store.

[dripley]

A Fel pro is only $15 and a Mahle is less than $10 on rock auto. Of course if you need it today that would rule them. But if you have time there are probably more to be found on the interweb.

[Waydin_Stewart]

I just always get gaskets and really all my parts from oreileys cause of the lifetime warranty.

[trreed]

If the gasket was not painted and black in color, it's a good possibility it was the OEM gasket.  Would also recommend a replacement.

[Waydin_Stewart]

he used the stock bolts and this gasket as "masking" cause i can pull the gasket off and there is a silver ring where the gasket set. and the sides of the gasket are a dull black and the top is shiny black.

[Dieselfuture]

Yeah, get a new gasket regardless

[IBMobile]

New gasket equals cheap oil leak insurance.