Can you recommend great valve cover gaskets ... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Texas1971 · 09-29-2008, 04:38 PM

for my sb with cheap crome covers? The fit is not that great and with cork gaskets there is oil leaking onto exhaust. I even used those flat metal pieces around the bolts to give them more bite on the edges. I'll try another set of gaskets and sealer (both sides) before I buy better fitting covers. BTW, it is a '68 327 stocker. Thanks again in advance.

lowriden58 · 09-29-2008, 04:43 PM

Mr gasket rubber gaskets #5860

Fel Pro rubber #1602

Texas1971 · 09-29-2008, 05:04 PM

Lowriden,

What do like for a gasket sealer with those?

lowriden58 · 09-29-2008, 05:08 PM

i usually use black RTV silicone on the cover side only.

Texas1971 · 09-29-2008, 05:17 PM

I'll givit a try and if that doesn't work I will be looking on the parts board for covers. Thanks!

PanelDeland · 09-29-2008, 05:27 PM

Make sure you check the flanges.They can be bent or warped from overtightening.If you are very careful you can tap them straight with a small ball pein hammer.Often this is what causes the leaks.
Just a heads up.

Myself · 09-30-2008, 11:48 AM

I prefer Versa Chem brand Mega grey or Mega black. Those are gasket makers. Clean both surfaces with carb cleaner and paper towels. Then rub a thin layer into the head surface with your finger. That surface is very poreous and usually the root of the leak. Then a nice 1/4" bead on the valve cover with NO GASKET. Then put it on and let it dry overnight. BINGO!! No leaks EVER again. The only catch is if you have to remove the cover again it can take quite a bit of prying. That stuff adheres tenaciously!

drewdude92 · 09-30-2008, 02:37 PM

just use a bit of weather stripping adhesive on the cover side and nothing on the other side its always worked for me
be sure to let it dry on the valve cover before you bolt that baby down!!

09-29-2008, 04:43 PM	#2
lowriden58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chesapeake Beach, MD Posts: 812	Re: Can you recommend great valve cover gaskets ... Mr gasket rubber gaskets #5860 Fel Pro rubber #1602 __________________ 71 cheyenne lwb 300rwhp best 1/4 time so far 12.8 @103 http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...en58/001-2.jpg Last edited by lowriden58; 09-29-2008 at 04:45 PM.

09-29-2008, 05:04 PM	#3
Texas1971 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 90	Re: Can you recommend great valve cover gaskets ... Lowriden, What do like for a gasket sealer with those?

09-29-2008, 05:08 PM	#4
lowriden58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chesapeake Beach, MD Posts: 812	Re: Can you recommend great valve cover gaskets ... i usually use black RTV silicone on the cover side only. __________________ 71 cheyenne lwb 300rwhp best 1/4 time so far 12.8 @103 http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...en58/001-2.jpg

09-29-2008, 05:27 PM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Can you recommend great valve cover gaskets ... Make sure you check the flanges.They can be bent or warped from overtightening.If you are very careful you can tap them straight with a small ball pein hammer.Often this is what causes the leaks. Just a heads up. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

09-30-2008, 11:48 AM	#7
Myself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Arkansas Posts: 1,146	Re: Can you recommend great valve cover gaskets ... I prefer Versa Chem brand Mega grey or Mega black. Those are gasket makers. Clean both surfaces with carb cleaner and paper towels. Then rub a thin layer into the head surface with your finger. That surface is very poreous and usually the root of the leak. Then a nice 1/4" bead on the valve cover with NO GASKET. Then put it on and let it dry overnight. BINGO!! No leaks EVER again. The only catch is if you have to remove the cover again it can take quite a bit of prying. That stuff adheres tenaciously!

09-29-2008, 04:38 PM	#1
Texas1971 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 90	Can you recommend great valve cover gaskets ... for my sb with cheap crome covers? The fit is not that great and with cork gaskets there is oil leaking onto exhaust. I even used those flat metal pieces around the bolts to give them more bite on the edges. I'll try another set of gaskets and sealer (both sides) before I buy better fitting covers. BTW, it is a '68 327 stocker. Thanks again in advance.

09-29-2008, 05:17 PM	#5
Texas1971 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 90	Re: Can you recommend great valve cover gaskets ... I'll givit a try and if that doesn't work I will be looking on the parts board for covers. Thanks!

09-30-2008, 02:37 PM	#8
drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	Re: Can you recommend great valve cover gaskets ... just use a bit of weather stripping adhesive on the cover side and nothing on the other side its always worked for me be sure to let it dry on the valve cover before you bolt that baby down!! Last edited by drewdude92; 09-30-2008 at 02:37 PM.



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