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| | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 | Now that I have oil flowing everywhere as compared to what I previously had (mojave desert under the valve cover), I cant keep the back portion of the valve cover from leaking.
I tried gluing the gasket to the valve cover and then applied a thin layer of grease on the head side of the gasket but it didn't help very much.
I think my truck is making me payback big time for neglecting it so long. I deserve it.
Craig My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 433 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 433 | Is your valve cover bent/warped ? I had a leak, cleaned up the valve cover and a nice new cork gasket fixed it... Be sure not to over tighten screws/nuts on your valve cover... That can cause them to leak too...
1954 Chevy 3104 3 Window Hydra-Matic in my family for over 60 Years
Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right... "Scarlet Begonias" Grateful Dead 1974
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 | Yeah, if the valve cover is not perfectly flat you are not going to get it to seal. I'm assuming we're talking 216, which can cave in or spread out from over tightening. Best deal is an aluminum Offy, Wayne or any other solid aluminum cover. But if you insist on pure stock you must have a perfect cover.
I use only Permatex #2, really seals.
Best of luck | | | | | Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 419 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 419 | I think my truck is making me payback big time for neglecting it so long. I deserve it. I've been following your story somewhat, cmayna. I'm sorry to hear that this is happening to you. And, as a Metaphysicalist, I have to say that you could be correct in your assumption, as this is a Natural Law. Technically, it's termed "Combustible Engine Instant Karmic ComeUpIns". The Solution is to invest more time in your truck, which I know you will. Then the Law of Grace Inna Garage will prevail. Peace, Brother Bolter. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 | Dave,
Yes payback is a biotch and I'm living proof. Today I'm going to get yet another new gasket and re check the flatness of the valve cover (It's a 235). I do admit that the idea of an aluminum valve cover sounds pretty spiffy. I use them on my Moostangs with great success, but let me continue to see if I can't get this little leaky nipped in the Bud using the original cover.
Craig My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,388 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,388 | I made a cover gasket for my 216 out of 1/4" rubberized cork. Worked very well. I couldn't get the thin cheap gaskets to seal. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 188 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 188 | Does this cover have the four bolts at the edge? | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 |
Craig My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 649 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 649 | I'd question why so much oil at the rear of the valve cover, any possibility that a passage is plugged, causing the oil to pool? Maybe the rocker shaft is supplying excess oil to the rear portion of the head? What year, what motor? | | |
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