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Burgie70 · 10-05-2013, 08:45 PM

My valve covers (stock) leak oil like crazy and a mechanic was telling me to use the Right Stuff. He also said though that when I go to remove them the next time I'll probably damage the stamped metal covers. Is it that hard to remove? I can't upgrade to aluminum covers unless I relocate my after market AC compressor.

mixermike · 10-05-2013, 09:28 PM

FEL-PRO...perma dry plus #VS12869T...this is part number for a small block. Install them dry ...NO SEALER NO RTV NOTHING...the best gaskets I have ever used. They are pricey at about $38 but they do not leak!!!!!!!

Lee H · 10-05-2013, 09:36 PM

Buy a set of quality gaskets, remove the covers and inspect for warpage. Straighten the best you can if bent and replace unless they are really jacked. No need for the right stuff, it's a good product but not for valve covers. Glueing them down just makes it more difficult to remove the next time, just like he said. Oh, and I hope your not using him as your mechanic. There are plenty of cast aluminum valve covers that are the same size as the stock ones.

cool68 · 10-05-2013, 11:34 PM

take a look at a sight like summitracing.com, lots of good options for gaskets. don't use sealer.

Burgie70 · 10-05-2013, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee H

Buy a set of quality gaskets, remove the covers and inspect for warpage. Straighten the best you can if bent and replace unless they are really jacked. No need for the right stuff, it's a good product but not for valve covers. Glueing them down just makes it more difficult to remove the next time, just like he said. Oh, and I hope your not using him as your mechanic. There are plenty of cast aluminum valve covers that are the same size as the stock ones.

Thanks for the info. The stock ones on mine are angled back right near the base and that's why they clear my AC compressor and mounting plate. I haven't found any aluminum ones with that same angle they all seem to be exactly perpendicular to the base. Guess I should have posted a pic.....he's actually a transmission guy and so he may have been passing along 2nd hand info. Lol

Tom

Burgie70 · 10-05-2013, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mixermike

FEL-PRO...perma dry plus #VS12869T...this is part number for a small block. Install them dry ...NO SEALER NO RTV NOTHING...the best gaskets I have ever used. They are pricey at about $38 but they do not leak!!!!!!!

Thanks I'll check those out. I know I used a Permadryplus on my thermostat housing and it stopped my antifreeze leak right away.

Tom

Tx Firefighter · 10-06-2013, 07:54 PM

I buy the FelPro Perma Dry Plus from Rockauto much cheaper than you can get them locally.

Combine them with a decent set of studs and spreader plates and you'll never have a leaking valve cover ever again.

No sealer needed and the gaskets are infinitely reuseable.

Burgie70 · 10-07-2013, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I buy the FelPro Perma Dry Plus from Rockauto much cheaper than you can get them locally.

Combine them with a decent set of studs and spreader plates and you'll never have a leaking valve cover ever again.

No sealer needed and the gaskets are infinitely reuseable.

Thanks I'll check their site out.

Tom

10-05-2013, 08:45 PM	#1
Burgie70 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 59	Valve cover seal My valve covers (stock) leak oil like crazy and a mechanic was telling me to use the Right Stuff. He also said though that when I go to remove them the next time I'll probably damage the stamped metal covers. Is it that hard to remove? I can't upgrade to aluminum covers unless I relocate my after market AC compressor. __________________ 1970 C-10 350, 350 trans, ps,pb

10-05-2013, 09:28 PM	#2
mixermike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 606	Re: Valve cover seal FEL-PRO...perma dry plus #VS12869T...this is part number for a small block. Install them dry ...NO SEALER NO RTV NOTHING...the best gaskets I have ever used. They are pricey at about $38 but they do not leak!!!!!!!

10-05-2013, 09:36 PM	#3
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: Valve cover seal Buy a set of quality gaskets, remove the covers and inspect for warpage. Straighten the best you can if bent and replace unless they are really jacked. No need for the right stuff, it's a good product but not for valve covers. Glueing them down just makes it more difficult to remove the next time, just like he said. Oh, and I hope your not using him as your mechanic. There are plenty of cast aluminum valve covers that are the same size as the stock ones. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

10-05-2013, 11:34 PM	#4
cool68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 475	Re: Valve cover seal take a look at a sight like summitracing.com, lots of good options for gaskets. don't use sealer.

10-06-2013, 07:54 PM	#7
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Valve cover seal I buy the FelPro Perma Dry Plus from Rockauto much cheaper than you can get them locally. Combine them with a decent set of studs and spreader plates and you'll never have a leaking valve cover ever again. No sealer needed and the gaskets are infinitely reuseable.



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