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highway star

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Valve Cover Gaskets ?
« on: December 10, 2021, 11:11:35 AM »
So many choices.  I have oem cork type now, any one of these better? Thanks!
https://butlerperformance.com/c-1234816-gaskets-and-freeze-plugs-valve-cover-gaskets.html
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81Blackbird

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Re: Valve Cover Gaskets ?
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2021, 12:26:17 PM »
I like the ones that have the steel core.  Less chance of them moving around on you when you torque them down.
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71455formula

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Re: Valve Cover Gaskets ?
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2021, 08:49:35 PM »
I'm running three standard cork ones on my car. No problems here.
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Re: Valve Cover Gaskets ?
« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2021, 07:23:16 AM »
I've used cork since I bought my car and they work great. I use a small dab of "make a gasket" stuff to keep them in place while installing and never had a problem.
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Warren Seale

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Re: Valve Cover Gaskets ?
« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2021, 07:29:21 AM »
I always used cork with no issues.  However, it is important to be sure the valve cover mounting flange is flat.  They tend to get bent around the bolt holes due to over tourquing.  Then a poor seal results around the bent areas.
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Re: Valve Cover Gaskets ?
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