"G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3" (gbodyman)
06/20/2015 at 12:31 • Filed to: None
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"G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3" (gbodyman)
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So the Cutlass needs new valve cover gaskets for sure, so I figure that it’s better to do them now than later. My question is: what type of gaskets should I go for? I want close to the OEM thickness because clearance is an issue, so I’m just wondering should I buy the 5/32 cork set or the rubber set? Vista Cruiser for your time.
Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
> G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
06/20/2015 at 12:43 |
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Cork. I trust fel pro
TheVancen- In Pursuit of a Greater Payday and Car Parts
> G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
06/20/2015 at 12:48 |
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Cork. It’s never done me any wrong. I love the big rolls of cork gasket material for making my own gaskets.
Birddog
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06/20/2015 at 12:53 |
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Go with the highest quality Cork you can fit in your budget.
Make sure the Cover surface isn’t warped around the bolts and watch your torque on installation.
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G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
> TheVancen- In Pursuit of a Greater Payday and Car Parts
06/20/2015 at 13:01 |
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Alrighty.
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G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
> Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
06/20/2015 at 13:01 |
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fel pro is what I’m looking into.
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G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
> Birddog
06/20/2015 at 13:01 |
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Thanks for the tips!
Funktheduck
> G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
06/20/2015 at 13:13 |
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I've always used cork on older cars. The valve covers are designed for it. Only used rubber on modern cars.
Jedidiah
> G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
06/20/2015 at 13:52 |
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Definitely cork
If you want extra insurance against a leak, bolt it down temporarily without sealant so the gasket will take the shape of the cover and mounting surface. Take it out, apply a thin layer of sealant on the gasket, and then bolt down for good. Same trick works for oil pans.
The bolts occasionally come lose on the valve covers on my Olds 350 and need tightening every now and then.
Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
06/20/2015 at 14:53 |
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Wow! I think I’m in love
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G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
06/20/2015 at 17:21 |
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That one has all 442 options, so technically it's a 442 Vista Cruiser