How the heck did your rockers come loose? I have the same kit and havent experienced anything like that at all. I have however pulled the valve covers off several times, and actually used the corks and put them back on without a problem. If you dont overtighten them unless they are cracked you really shouldnt face any problems.
That still shouldnt have let go though. Those rockers are some very high quality pieces that should handle revs that are higher then the limiter if you had good valve springs and eliminated it. Thats interesting. What happened, you drove the car hard and heard a loud noise when it let go and hit the cover? I've actually never experienced anything like that. ever.
yeah with corks you wanna jus put them on the covers, snug the bolts up so they are jus tight enough and call it a day. No rtv or any sealants needed. Mine have been reused and jus barely sweat a lil. when they get replaced im going to the stock reusables.
It claps to the point where it sounds like REAL bad? THey are gonna clap a lil, **** you can definitely hear mine and thats with them adjusted exactly how the instructions read. No problems.
