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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 10 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 10 | I've read through some of the old postings about gaskets. Some say put sealant on top, some say bottom and some say both sides. I had it on both sides . . I had to use a box cutter to get my cover off; not fun. I just got a Fel-Pro 7/32nds gasket to put on. I've worked on cars since to 1950's, I have to admit that I know very little about gaskets and sealants.
I want a good seal; I have a good straight cover and I'm using four thick elongated washers that I've made. Also I want to be able to pull the cover for adjustments without goofing up the gasket. What's the best way to do this job.
Don
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Don,
I seal the gasket to the valve cover. Make sure that the four bolt/screw holes on the cover are flat (not deformed downward).
Tim
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 10 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 10 | Thanks Tim, I got the same answer from the Jim Carter help line. Don | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 | I've had good luck using the gasket without any glue or sealer on either side. I always make sure that the gasket is not deformed and lays flat and square when I lay it on the head. And last make sure that its on tight but not so tight that it pushes the edges of the gasket out.
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