Better Valve Cover Gaskets

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09-28-2018, 08:08 AM

Fast951

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Better Valve Cover Gaskets

My valve cover gaskets from Atlantic British are leaking (significantly) after only 2 years and about 20K miles. Frustrating! Can anyone recommend a better quality gasket set that will not leak? This is a stupid problem to have such a short time after an engine replacement.

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09-28-2018, 09:56 AM

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You almost certainly just need to tighten the fasteners. But if the gaskets are actually broken, a can of Permatex The Right Stuff gasket maker will make a better valve cover gasket than any pre-cut gasket.

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09-28-2018, 02:22 PM

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I tightened all four bolts on each side to the proper torque upon first noticing the oil leaks. Didn't help.

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09-28-2018, 02:33 PM

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Make sure your baffle on the passenger side valve cover is clear & no clogged or you’ll be pressuring the engine & the valve cover gaskets will always seep. FV308 is a nice upgrade vs the plastic baffle.

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09-28-2018, 09:45 PM

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You can get 1/4” Torque wrenches, I have one for working on bikes. It’s possible it got overtorqued/unevenly torqued.

edit: sorry, just noticed u torqued them. Disregard the above.

Fel Pro makes a molded gasket that is way way better thannproline. Mahle also has a molded gasket, but I have not used it.

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