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PHOENIX · 09-02-2003, 03:21 PM

I plan to change the valve cover gaskets soon.

I currently have a set of the orange Fel-pro gaskets on there ($20-30).
They have the black plastic insert in the center.
They also have the little ridges along the gasket.
My current covers are most likely bent and causing the leak.
I have an extra set of these gaskets, but was thinking of trying something else. I do not like the ridges in the gasket. I would prefer a consistant solid shape, like stock cork gaskets. Does anyone make a rubber valve cover gasket like that?

Price is not an issue. I am tired of the leaks. Plus I have some nice cast covers that should distort less and give a better seal.

apstguy · 09-02-2003, 05:58 PM

Are the orange ones the PermaDryPlus material? (Same stuff as used in the one piece oil pan gasket) Those work awesome for the oil pan.

**swervin ervin** · 09-02-2003, 06:17 PM

I have never used rubber valve cover gaskets on the 85. I use Mr. Gasket's Ultra Seal's. They have never leaked. These are a composition cork gasket. I glue them to the valve cover. This way, I can remove the cover and not destroy them. I've had the covers off several times and never replaced the gaskets. No leaks as of yet. I think they would work well for you since you will need to be removing the covers on a regular basis adjusting the valves.

71-longbed · 09-02-2003, 06:19 PM

i have cork on mine as well ...removed them many times... the po had rubber and they leaked

*1FaastC10* · 09-02-2003, 06:40 PM

i've always used cork on SBC valve cover gaskets, and never used a drop of sealant. havent had any leak yet. one set is still going strong 7 years and 50,000mi later (guy i wiork with owns my first truck, and he has never touched the motor, i was the last one to do anything to it)

09-02-2003, 03:21 PM	#1
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Best Rubber Valve COver Gasket? I plan to change the valve cover gaskets soon. I currently have a set of the orange Fel-pro gaskets on there ($20-30). They have the black plastic insert in the center. They also have the little ridges along the gasket. My current covers are most likely bent and causing the leak. I have an extra set of these gaskets, but was thinking of trying something else. I do not like the ridges in the gasket. I would prefer a consistant solid shape, like stock cork gaskets. Does anyone make a rubber valve cover gasket like that? Price is not an issue. I am tired of the leaks. Plus I have some nice cast covers that should distort less and give a better seal. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

09-02-2003, 05:58 PM	#2
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	Are the orange ones the PermaDryPlus material? (Same stuff as used in the one piece oil pan gasket) Those work awesome for the oil pan. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

09-02-2003, 06:17 PM	#3
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I have never used rubber valve cover gaskets on the 85. I use Mr. Gasket's Ultra Seal's. They have never leaked. These are a composition cork gasket. I glue them to the valve cover. This way, I can remove the cover and not destroy them. I've had the covers off several times and never replaced the gaskets. No leaks as of yet. I think they would work well for you since you will need to be removing the covers on a regular basis adjusting the valves. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

09-02-2003, 06:19 PM	#4
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	i have cork on mine as well ...removed them many times... the po had rubber and they leaked __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

09-02-2003, 06:40 PM	#5
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	i've always used cork on SBC valve cover gaskets, and never used a drop of sealant. havent had any leak yet. one set is still going strong 7 years and 50,000mi later (guy i wiork with owns my first truck, and he has never touched the motor, i was the last one to do anything to it)



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