Need Recommendation On Valve Cover Gaskets
01-28-2002, 01:56 PM
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Need Recommendation On Valve Cover Gaskets
What gasket type and manufacturer do you guys recommed I use on a 71 350/270hp with original valve covers? Thanks!
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01-28-2002, 02:02 PM
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Re: Need Recommendation On Valve Cover Gaskets (John's Shark)
I've had good luck with the traditional cork gaskets from Fel-Pro. I clean the mating surface on the valve cover really good and glue it down so it is permanently stuck to the cover. Makes taking the covers on and off a breeze.
01-28-2002, 02:10 PM
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Re: Need Recommendation On Valve Cover Gaskets (John's Shark)
I just replaced my V-cover gaskets this weekend and used fel-pro cork. After re-painting the covers I rtv'd the gaskets to the covers, set them aside (upside down) till the rtv dried, spread a thin coat of motor oil over the gasket, then installed them. Piece of cake. Great fit, and substantial thickness. :cheers: :cheers:
01-28-2002, 02:47 PM
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Re: Need Recommendation On Valve Cover Gaskets (John's Shark)
I used Felpro cork too. I agree with Silvr77, presoak the gasket with motor oil. It allows the cork to swell and fit better.
01-28-2002, 03:02 PM
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Re: Need Recommendation On Valve Cover Gaskets (82dukman)
Autozone has 3 types/sizes of Fel-Pro cork, 5/32", 7/32" and high temperature. Which one is best?
01-28-2002, 07:51 PM
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Re: Need Recommendation On Valve Cover Gaskets (82dukman)
I'm using the Fel-Pro gasket that has a metal layer sandwiched between cork. I glued it to the valve cover with Gasgasinch, and just applied some motor oil on the other side. It works great, and should last a long time....
-Pedro
[Modified by Pedro'74, 6:51 PM 1/28/2002]
-Pedro
[Modified by Pedro'74, 6:51 PM 1/28/2002]