Oil Leak on New crate motor

[Shyguy]

Originally Posted by 67/72junkie

I use only felpro cork gaskets on my valve covers.I use 3m weather strip adhesive and glue the gaskets to the valve covers first. After they dry sitting on a flat surface I run a very thin bead of blue permatex on the engine side and rub out flat before installing.As long as you do not over tighten and pinch the gasket you can remove and it will pop right off without breaking to adjust valves etc.lightly rub off permatex and run new bead and reinstall.keeps a good seal and makes the gasket reusable.Most valve covers leak due to over tightening or cheap chrome covers .

I agree, the way I have always done it.

Danny