valve cover gaskets

[gnpoweredrail]

What kinda of valve cover gaskets is everyone using???

 

[RegalT-type85]

cork, dry.



Im gonna use srt8 RTV this time, i installed them dry and made sure they were flush, stil a leak.

 

[turbojd]

Cork gasket here also. altho I had to use some RTVsilicone on them to seal up a leak, but they are aftermarket valve covers.

 

[conn84gn]

After Market cover but should work on stock cover too
Cork doubled
Used RTV to seal to the cover then second gasket sealed to first gasket
No more leaks

 

[buickgn87]

I prefer FELPRO permadry. They have a steel core. About $25 a set

 

[Grumpy]

I have used everything out there. 80% sealing rate just don't overtighten the cork ones.

 

[TurboBuRick]

Cork here

With aftermarket vc's I like to use a little weather strip adhesive and glue the gasket to the head. I use to glue them to the valve cover but getting the covers back on without disturbing the gasket is impossible. The stock vc's have a nice recessed groove for the gasket to sit in. They also have the cut outs for the tabs to lock in to. No sealer/glue required.

HTH

 

[gnpoweredrail]

I prefer FELPRO permadry. They have a steel core. About $25 a set

Where do you get them.

 

[buickgn87]

Where do you get them.

I have gotten them from Advance, AutoZone, and I got a few from a vendor at the GS Nats.

 

[gnpoweredrail]

I called my local Autozone and they have a pair.

Thanks guys