valve cover gaskets? which ones?

Coupe50h · 03-03-2003, 11:04 PM

Hi fellas, i been collecting gaskets for my head swap, i got the mr.gaskets cork thick ones (valve cover), will these work? i like them thick to clear rockers, right now i have the felpros on with the little inserts, but the parts store was out of them, seems like last time i used these mr.gasket's yrs ago i got a leak, but i'll try them again if anyone has good to say on them.

I know the rubber ones are the best, but i dont want them at this point.
thnx.

88workcar · 03-03-2003, 11:09 PM

I have had good luck with both. I like to silicon them to the valve cover and lightly grease the surface going to the head itself. Like this you can pull them a few times before actually replacing them.

Coupe50h · 03-03-2003, 11:19 PM

Great idea workcar, dang you guys

93 Cobra needs input · 03-04-2003, 08:30 PM

Motorsport makes valve cover gaskets that have a 3/16 metal frame with o-rings on both sides you get the clearance and you can reuse them many times. I had mine off 6+ times no leaks, work good, just an option.

ultraflo · 03-04-2003, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 93 Cobra needs input
Motorsport makes valve cover gaskets that have a 3/16 metal frame with o-rings on both sides you get the clearance and you can reuse them many times. I had mine off 6+ times no leaks, work good, just an option.

The above gaskets are the best way to go, IMHO... I've been using the same set for the last 8yrs.

...and have had the valve covers off several hundred times. Well worth the initial cost vs. the cork gaskets

Don't get me wrong, though, as the as the cork gaskets will work just fine......

Murdock · 03-05-2003, 09:52 AM

Get the Moroso #93060 it is the last valve cover gasket you will ever buy. I put them on all my customers cars, there is none better.

Murdock

03-03-2003, 11:04 PM	#1
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	valve cover gaskets? which ones? Hi fellas, i been collecting gaskets for my head swap, i got the mr.gaskets cork thick ones (valve cover), will these work? i like them thick to clear rockers, right now i have the felpros on with the little inserts, but the parts store was out of them, seems like last time i used these mr.gasket's yrs ago i got a leak, but i'll try them again if anyone has good to say on them. I know the rubber ones are the best, but i dont want them at this point. thnx. __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

03-03-2003, 11:09 PM	#2
88workcar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Pierre Part, La. U.S.A. Posts: 1,850	I have had good luck with both. I like to silicon them to the valve cover and lightly grease the surface going to the head itself. Like this you can pull them a few times before actually replacing them. __________________ 88workcar 1988 Mustang LX 342. 417rwhp @ 6800. 28 X 10 ET Drag, 4.30s, 10.69 @ 126.43 1.42 60ft. 11.13 @ 127.7 on BFGs 1.72 60ft Rice Hater # 42 To be old and wise, You must first be young and stupid I'm somewhere in tthe middle.

03-03-2003, 11:19 PM	#3
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	Great idea workcar, dang you guys __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

03-04-2003, 08:30 PM	#4
93 Cobra needs input Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Madelia,MN USA Posts: 58	Motorsport makes valve cover gaskets that have a 3/16 metal frame with o-rings on both sides you get the clearance and you can reuse them many times. I had mine off 6+ times no leaks, work good, just an option. __________________ 331 stroker, JE 8.5:1 pistons, H-beam rods, steel crank, main cap, msd with 3step, BBK ceramic long tubes,TKO, 4.30's, motorsport Z303, Victor Jr aluminum heads, crane gold 1.6, southside lift bars, 90/10 front, 50/50 rear, centerforce dual friction clutch, Vortech S-trim soon.

03-05-2003, 09:52 AM	#6
Murdock Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 100	Get the Moroso #93060 it is the last valve cover gasket you will ever buy. I put them on all my customers cars, there is none better. Murdock __________________ LARZRACECARS larzracecars.com

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