Re: @!#$$??! valve cover gaskets (six)

[farna@xxxxxxx]

If it's the heavy rubber gasket and fits in a channel, clean well and use NO sealer. Snug down tight. If using the cork gasket use an oil/fuel resistant sealer. The #2 non-hardening type seems to work better than RTV/silicone. It's a bit messier, but works. Don't use to much! With a cork gasket you just want to snug it down, over tightening will cause leaks. Make sure your PCV system is working correctly too. Over pressure in the engine contributes to valve cover gasket leaks.

On April 3, 2006 Tom Jennings wrote:

> It is just me? I cannot seem to get valve covers to seal. My '83 258 in
> the 1970 Hornet leaks like crazy. It's an aftermarket cast aluminum
> cover. It has the rubber gasket. I tapped the holes right. I had it
> grease-free (solvent then alcohol wipe) and gasket-cemented the cover,
> let it dry overnight. Snug, but not tight. Still leaks.
> 
> Any suggestions? What exact gasket goop do people use for this app?
> Should I just buy a Felpro cork gasket, or something fancy?


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