Andy Gargagliano Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Want to get some new valve cover gaskets for my 72 monte with 350 engine as one is leaking from the rear corner.Who makes the best gaskets and where can I buy them.Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72jrfan88 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 I just did my 72 350. I used a felpro gasket, rubber from auto zone. I spent a little more and got one that had hard wire within the rubber to give it more durability. Holding up great thus far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Get the rubber valve cover gaskets. I used them on mine and have taken them off a couple times and reused the gaskets with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502ci Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 I agree on the rubber gaskets...over the years I have taken the valve covers off many times and reinstalled them with zero leaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Sheean Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Yep, what those guys said, did the same on mine recently, no leaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 and dont over tighten them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72Ragtop Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Anybody got any updates, new info or part numbers on the small block valve cover gasket subject? Thanx Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtankjones Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Felpro 1644 composite with steel core Felpro 1628 Blue Rubber Summit Racing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71MonteCarloMD Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Any specific torque for valve cover bolts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbreese Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 If using oem steel valve covers make sure the flanges are are flat and the bolt holes are not pulled inward. I have the felpro blue rubber with the steel reinforcement. It also has metal inserts where the bolts go through so you can't over torque them. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsorg Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I like to put a VERY THIN coat of gasket sealer on both sides of any gasket I install ,usually permatex or similar. never had a problem with leaks.and let them sit for a while to cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Torque on the original valve cover bolts is 3-Ft Lbs. As others mentioned, do not over-tighten the bolts because it will cause the valve cover to flex and allow for a leak. rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72MC Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 As much as I am huge fan of the Felpro Blue rubber gaskets, especially the one piece oil pan gaskets, I still perfer the old fashion rubber/cork valve cover gaskets. However, the ones I would get were still made by Felpro but they were DOUBLE the thickness compared to the original style. I would use Edelbrock's Gasketcinch (sp) on the mating surface between the valve cover and the gasket. The contact between head and the gasket I would leave dry. I would normally go a couple years before replacing. I never had a leaking problem and could remove and reinstall valve covers with ease as the gasket would stay attached to the valve cover thanks to the Gasketcinch. Another trick I used since the gaskets were thicker would be to over torque to about 5 ft lbs(all based on feel) and I would use small lock washers. Disclosures: This is just my two cents worth - Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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