The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop VICTOR REINZ, Best 216 valve cover gasket???

I don’t know if VICTOR REINZ makes the best 216 rocker arm cover gasket but it’s sure better than the FelPro multi engine gaskets (216 & 235) I’ve been using. As the image shows it does not have the 4 bolt holes most gaskets have. It’s strictly for valve covers that use 2 acorn nuts. I didn’t check the thickness (should have) but I believe it’s thicker than the FelPro gasket.

Part number is 15-10544-01. It’s been on the work bench for a few months so not positive but believe it came from Route 66 Auto Parts. Price was around $16 with a few dollars for delivery.

RonR

Nice find. I'm not a big fan of one size fits all which doesn't usually fit anything.

Haven't checked but I think Best Gasket has one and 5/16 thick. Would need to verify.

Some of us have converted the late valve cover to the two-stud one for ease of valve adjustment, and eye appeal in the case of the finned aluminum version. These take the no-holes gasket and Fel-Pro dropped that part number some years ago. I don't remember where I got the last thick, cork gasket but I'm careful with it at valve adjustment time. I'm wondering if someone makes a neoprene gasket with some ribs so it won't squirt out from under the valve cover. Best Gasket has a good reputation but I haven't looked to see if they offer a neoprene version. I keep a close eye on valve clearances because I run the old beast hard over the road. Leaving on a multi-thousand mile trip next week.

I got my correct fitting 2-stud valve cover gasket from The Filling Station. Their PN FS-11. I don't recall for sure, but I think it was a Best brand. Best Gasket site says that one is their PN 127003, and looks to be neoprene impregnated cork. I didn't see a neoprene one, but that would probably do a better job of sealing.