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Garthc20 · 01-31-2011, 01:55 PM

I just changed my oil and I find my 4 dollar a quart oil is leaking out the valve cover on the drivers side WTF Im thinking I need a new gasket but what is the best value on gaskets and do I need to buy two or can I get them single, BTW it on a 307 sbc

piecesparts · 01-31-2011, 02:37 PM

I would use a Felpro metal impregnated gasket, if it were me.

cam.man67 · 01-31-2011, 03:47 PM

That's what I use.

**mr48chev** · 01-31-2011, 03:49 PM

Yep the steel reinforced Fel Pro is what I have had the best luck with.

**'70_402** · 01-31-2011, 03:58 PM

talk about the can of worms you just opened... haha... if installed correctly the cork ones will work great...

but if you are planning on adjusting valves often or taking the covers off more than once or twice a year i'd go with the rubber ones like stated before..

68Stepbed · 01-31-2011, 04:25 PM

Every set of rubber gaskets I ever used leaked. Cork have always worked best for me, but as stated above, they must be torqued correctly.

tawd77 · 01-31-2011, 04:55 PM

Felpro rubbers always worked GRRRRReat for me! Hmmm, just had a craving for cereal...

DT1 · 01-31-2011, 05:09 PM

I just had a problem with my valves covers sealing. The covers are stock steel and as flat as a pancake but I still couldn't get them to seal. I finally got these felpros from Summit racing and no more leak!
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FEL-1604/

sjarrett71 · 01-31-2011, 06:45 PM

I use the cheaper Felpro set and have had great luck with them. I retighten them ever so often as they settle but I haven't had a leak yet and it's been several months since the install.

**68 Stepside** · 01-31-2011, 06:59 PM

I've used Skip White's metal core rubber gaskets with success in the past. They even come with new (longer) studs too.

You can find them on eBay.

Clutch442 · 02-04-2011, 04:04 AM

I use the Edelbrock rubber ones that are fiber in the middle. I had to use the thick ones to get my valve covers to fit and not hit the intake. They work really well, but not everbody needs 5/16" thick gaskets.

72shortbed12 · 02-04-2011, 04:49 AM

I've tried both rubber and cork and had leaks but I'm also running cheapo covers. Finally bought the spreaders and that did the trick.

**leddzepp** · 02-04-2011, 11:44 AM

Use rubber gaskets. Cork is porous and WILL eventually leak.

Sport/Truck · 02-05-2011, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clutch442

I use the Edelbrock rubber ones that are fiber in the middle. I had to use the thick ones to get my valve covers to fit and not hit the intake. They work really well, but not everbody needs 5/16" thick gaskets.

I'm using the thick Cork ones and will replace them with the rubber ones. I need the thick ones to allow the stock valve covers to clear my Scorpion roller rockers.
s/t

big_al_71 · 02-05-2011, 11:21 AM

Change both and I used Felpro also get some ARP valve cover bolts and you are done...

Zoomin · 02-05-2011, 12:51 PM

A set of spreaders can help, but not much can overcome a cheap set of chrome covers.

01-31-2011, 01:55 PM	#1
Garthc20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: san diego ca Posts: 167	whats the best valve cover gasket ? I just changed my oil and I find my 4 dollar a quart oil is leaking out the valve cover on the drivers side WTF Im thinking I need a new gasket but what is the best value on gaskets and do I need to buy two or can I get them single, BTW it on a 307 sbc __________________ 1970 Custom camper 20 lwb 1978 yamaha xs1100 (insert clever quote here)

01-31-2011, 02:37 PM	#2
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: whats the best valve cover gasket ? I would use a Felpro metal impregnated gasket, if it were me. __________________ Frank

01-31-2011, 03:47 PM	#3
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: whats the best valve cover gasket ? That's what I use. __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

01-31-2011, 03:49 PM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,720	Re: whats the best valve cover gasket ? Yep the steel reinforced Fel Pro is what I have had the best luck with.

01-31-2011, 03:58 PM	#5
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,553	Re: whats the best valve cover gasket ? talk about the can of worms you just opened... haha... if installed correctly the cork ones will work great... but if you are planning on adjusting valves often or taking the covers off more than once or twice a year i'd go with the rubber ones like stated before.. __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

01-31-2011, 04:25 PM	#6
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: whats the best valve cover gasket ? Every set of rubber gaskets I ever used leaked. Cork have always worked best for me, but as stated above, they must be torqued correctly. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

01-31-2011, 04:55 PM	#7
tawd77 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 24	Re: whats the best valve cover gasket ? Felpro rubbers always worked GRRRRReat for me! Hmmm, just had a craving for cereal...

01-31-2011, 05:09 PM	#8
DT1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardnerville Nv No Mo Cali!! Posts: 869	Re: whats the best valve cover gasket ? I just had a problem with my valves covers sealing. The covers are stock steel and as flat as a pancake but I still couldn't get them to seal. I finally got these felpros from Summit racing and no more leak! http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FEL-1604/

01-31-2011, 06:45 PM	#9
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: whats the best valve cover gasket ? I use the cheaper Felpro set and have had great luck with them. I retighten them ever so often as they settle but I haven't had a leak yet and it's been several months since the install. __________________ -Scott-

01-31-2011, 06:59 PM	#10
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	Re: whats the best valve cover gasket ? I've used Skip White's metal core rubber gaskets with success in the past. They even come with new (longer) studs too. You can find them on eBay. __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

02-04-2011, 04:04 AM	#11
Clutch442 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ooltewah, TN Posts: 89	Re: whats the best valve cover gasket ? I use the Edelbrock rubber ones that are fiber in the middle. I had to use the thick ones to get my valve covers to fit and not hit the intake. They work really well, but not everbody needs 5/16" thick gaskets.

02-04-2011, 04:49 AM	#12
72shortbed12 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Santa Clara Utah Posts: 85	Re: whats the best valve cover gasket ? I've tried both rubber and cork and had leaks but I'm also running cheapo covers. Finally bought the spreaders and that did the trick. __________________ 1972 K10 4wd Swb 350, 4 speed, 205 t-case Sold 1971 Cheyenne 2wd Lwb 350 4 speed Sold 1972 K5 blazer 4WD auto A/C

02-04-2011, 11:44 AM	#13
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: whats the best valve cover gasket ? Use rubber gaskets. Cork is porous and WILL eventually leak. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul Last edited by leddzepp; 02-04-2011 at 11:46 AM.

02-05-2011, 11:21 AM	#15
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: whats the best valve cover gasket ? Change both and I used Felpro also get some ARP valve cover bolts and you are done... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

02-05-2011, 12:51 PM	#16
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: whats the best valve cover gasket ? A set of spreaders can help, but not much can overcome a cheap set of chrome covers. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro



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