Valve cover gaskets - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

neonlarry · 05-01-2002, 03:45 PM

I am going to be replacing the valve covers on my truck and I was wondering what would be the best valve cover gaskets to use. Do you need to buy the ones that cost $35-50? I was thinking about using the Mr Gasket Ultra Seal ones, are those any good? I am going to be using cast aluminum valve covers with studs instead of bolts.

Longhorn Man · 05-01-2002, 04:12 PM

I use Fell-Pro, almost exclusivly. No problems as of yet.
The rubber ones are ok, but I saw no reason when used them to buy them again.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

busterwivell · 05-01-2002, 05:05 PM

I'm wonderin' too. I've got to replace almost new ones on the 350 in my Chevelle cuz they're leakin' already. Sure would like some that I don't have to worry about for a while.

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56 Studebaker 2 dr Wagon
66 Chevelle 2 dr 4 speed
71 C30 Longhorn
86 Monte Carlo SS
96 Tahoe

**Desert Rat** · 05-01-2002, 05:09 PM

i use the Felpro cork(or whatever comes in a overhaul set),just tighten evenly and dont over tighten.Sometimes i buy rubber-dont really matter to me.but when it comes to more critical i prefer good stuff no .099 pan gaskets,or real main seals,if its a pain in the ass to rplace i buy the better stuff.i wont use cheapy gasket sets off brands,i always stick to FelPro.

69 longhorn · 05-01-2002, 05:09 PM

Go for the felpro thick set,like the other longhorn dude said......no trouble......69

neonlarry · 05-01-2002, 05:32 PM

Are those the $34.99 ones with the metal inserts, or the regular Fel Pro ones?

69 longhorn · 05-01-2002, 05:36 PM

No, I havent used the metal insert gaskets.they should be 7/32 thick. I prefer the neoprene impregnated cork.....dont like rubber gaskets........69

**COBALT** · 05-01-2002, 05:45 PM

I use whatever NAPA has over the counter for sb Chevy (cork). I clean the head with some scotch brite and some brake cleaner, and then I tack the gasket to the cover (but not to the head). Then I just tighten evenly with some hold-downs.

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'69 3/4 ton C20 2wd w/ 350ci/400THM and a wood bed!
'69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd w/ ORIGINAL 350ci/4sp Manual and a wood bed (parts beast).
Seattle, WA.

*See pics of my trucks and project at www.webshots.com!

BadAzz70PU · 05-01-2002, 06:01 PM

I highly recommend the metal insert cork gaskets, they seal great and you dont have to worry about them sliding on chrome or aluminum valve covers (which is a common problem). They can also be reused very easily.

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Tony
1970 C10 LWB
-Worked 350
-Dropped 3/6
-Tangier Orange Paint
Visit my Web Site: www.low70.com
College student at Clemson (SC)
Home in Langhorne Pa
Instant message me on AIM at MilkMe131

GOD BLESS AMERICA

cali_surfer · 05-01-2002, 07:05 PM

I use the Fel-Pro thick cork gaskets and use gasket adhesive to secure them to my aluminum covers (not to the head surface). My motor is leak-free!

junkyardjohn · 05-01-2002, 08:38 PM

I ALWAYS USE FELPRO RUBBER GASKETS (ABOUT $11)& GLUE THEM TO THE VALVE COVERS WITH 3M WEATHERSTRIP ADHESIVE. THIS IS THE BEST SEAL I'VE COME UP WITH.TRY IT & I BET YOU DON'T USE ANYTHING ELSE --- EVER --

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BUXMAN66 · 05-02-2002, 12:58 AM

i used the mr.gasket ultra-seals on mine.i've pulled the v.c.'s off different times and never had to worry 'bout it. has a high temp. plastic inner core surrounded by neoprene outer layer. can reuse over and over.nice thing also is that they never lose shape or thickness no matter how many times you take 'em off.

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'68 swb 350/350 w/edelbrock total performance-performer pkg.ceramic headers,2.5" delta-flow 40 series flowmstrs.restored guage dash,interior,pioneer shaft-style stereo w/advent 300w 3way 6x9's,lift-up shock mount tonneau cover.drums w/6 lug alum. wheels w/knock-off's.

05-01-2002, 03:45 PM	#1
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Valve cover gaskets I am going to be replacing the valve covers on my truck and I was wondering what would be the best valve cover gaskets to use. Do you need to buy the ones that cost $35-50? I was thinking about using the Mr Gasket Ultra Seal ones, are those any good? I am going to be using cast aluminum valve covers with studs instead of bolts. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

05-01-2002, 05:05 PM	#3
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	I'm wonderin' too. I've got to replace almost new ones on the 350 in my Chevelle cuz they're leakin' already. Sure would like some that I don't have to worry about for a while. ------------------ 56 Studebaker 2 dr Wagon 66 Chevelle 2 dr 4 speed 71 C30 Longhorn 86 Monte Carlo SS 96 Tahoe __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

05-01-2002, 05:09 PM	#5
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	Go for the felpro thick set,like the other longhorn dude said......no trouble......69 __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

05-01-2002, 05:32 PM	#6
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Are those the $34.99 ones with the metal inserts, or the regular Fel Pro ones? __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

05-01-2002, 05:36 PM	#7
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	No, I havent used the metal insert gaskets.they should be 7/32 thick. I prefer the neoprene impregnated cork.....dont like rubber gaskets........69 __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

05-01-2002, 04:12 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I use Fell-Pro, almost exclusivly. No problems as of yet. The rubber ones are ok, but I saw no reason when used them to buy them again. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

05-01-2002, 05:09 PM	#4
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	i use the Felpro cork(or whatever comes in a overhaul set),just tighten evenly and dont over tighten.Sometimes i buy rubber-dont really matter to me.but when it comes to more critical i prefer good stuff no .099 pan gaskets,or real main seals,if its a pain in the ass to rplace i buy the better stuff.i wont use cheapy gasket sets off brands,i always stick to FelPro.

05-01-2002, 05:45 PM	#8
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	I use whatever NAPA has over the counter for sb Chevy (cork). I clean the head with some scotch brite and some brake cleaner, and then I tack the gasket to the cover (but not to the head). Then I just tighten evenly with some hold-downs. ------------------ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd w/ 350ci/400THM and a wood bed! '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd w/ ORIGINAL 350ci/4sp Manual and a wood bed (parts beast). Seattle, WA. *See pics of my trucks and project at www.webshots.com! __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

05-01-2002, 06:01 PM	#9
BadAzz70PU Long Lost Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Clemson SC/ Langhorne Pa Posts: 1,183	I highly recommend the metal insert cork gaskets, they seal great and you dont have to worry about them sliding on chrome or aluminum valve covers (which is a common problem). They can also be reused very easily. ------------------ Tony 1970 C10 LWB -Worked 350 -Dropped 3/6 -Tangier Orange Paint Visit my Web Site: www.low70.com College student at Clemson (SC) Home in Langhorne Pa Instant message me on AIM at MilkMe131 GOD BLESS AMERICA __________________ Tony 1970 C10 LWB -14.09 @ 96mph Web Site 1995 Eclipse GSX -15.46 @ 88mph (stock, not for long) College student at Clemson (SC) Home in Langhorne Pa

05-01-2002, 07:05 PM	#10
cali_surfer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 1,136	I use the Fel-Pro thick cork gaskets and use gasket adhesive to secure them to my aluminum covers (not to the head surface). My motor is leak-free! __________________ My engine is stock... trust me ;o)

05-01-2002, 08:38 PM	#11
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	I ALWAYS USE FELPRO RUBBER GASKETS (ABOUT $11)& GLUE THEM TO THE VALVE COVERS WITH 3M WEATHERSTRIP ADHESIVE. THIS IS THE BEST SEAL I'VE COME UP WITH.TRY IT & I BET YOU DON'T USE ANYTHING ELSE --- EVER -- ------------------ junkyardjohn http://community.webshots.com/user/junkyardjohn __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

05-02-2002, 12:58 AM	#12
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	i used the mr.gasket ultra-seals on mine.i've pulled the v.c.'s off different times and never had to worry 'bout it. has a high temp. plastic inner core surrounded by neoprene outer layer. can reuse over and over.nice thing also is that they never lose shape or thickness no matter how many times you take 'em off. ------------------ '68 swb 350/350 w/edelbrock total performance-performer pkg.ceramic headers,2.5" delta-flow 40 series flowmstrs.restored guage dash,interior,pioneer shaft-style stereo w/advent 300w 3way 6x9's,lift-up shock mount tonneau cover.drums w/6 lug alum. wheels w/knock-off's. __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?



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