[DeTomaso] NPC best valve cover gaskets?

[The Hougans]

FWIW, I just finished a rebuild on a 5.7L Chevy and used the Fel-Pro silicone gaskets on both the valve covers and oil pan.  I used nothing, nada, zilch on either surface (wiped down both with acetone); just bolted 'em together.  About 1500 miles on the new motor and not a drop anywhere :)
I, too, would NEVER use cork; impregnated, or not.


Mike

-----Original Message-----
From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces at poca.com]On Behalf Of Asa Jay Laughton
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 2:28 PM
To: Ken Green
Cc: Detomaso List
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] NPC best valve cover gaskets?

I use the rubber composite style.  I avoid the cork and rubber impregnated cork like the plague. 

Last time I installed them I used sealer on one side to the valve cover, and based on recommendations from others on this list I used Vasoline on the head side.  I've not seen any leaks and they are easy to remove.

Asa Jay


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Ken Green via DeTomaso <detomaso at poca.com> wrote:

> I need to replace the valve cover gaskets on my daily driver, any opinions on Fel-Pro versus Victor Reinz?  Not sure if they offer more than one grade, the gaskets I found were rubber and between $33 and $40 for a pair.
>Thanks,
>Ken
>    I need to replace the valve cover gaskets on my daily driver, any
>   opinions on Fel-Pro versus Victor Reinz?  Not sure if they offer more
>   than one grade, the gaskets I found were rubber and between $33 and $40
>   for a pair.
>   Thanks,
>   Ken
>
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