I have gotten 3 sets of bad All Makes valve cover gaskets.
2 sets, the top front hole didn't line up, this 3rd set, the bottom rear hole is also does not line up.
All 3 sets have slack in the bottom center.
Since the gaskets are made to fit on the valve cover, and the holes have metal sleeves pushed in, the misalignment causes the gasket to pop off of the the valve cover.
So, it's going to leak.
The first set were on the original heads on my engine.
The 2nd 2 sets were put on the reman heads on my newly rebuilt engine(It just needs valve covers on).
The heads and valve covers have no damage, and setting the valve covers on to the heads, with no gaskets, the bolt holes line up perfectly.
I'm over spending money in this thing, especially something so simple...and aggravating.
Can anyone recommend a good quality set of valve cover gaskets?
If I buy an AB set, are they just going to have been made by All Makes?
I really want the 4th pair I buy to fit correctly.
Thanks

 

Man how frustrating. THey are already frustrating enough to do without having to deal with part fitting issues... I got a set with my cheap *** head gasket set from lucky8 and they fit fine...Don't know the brand tho. good luck with the fittament..

 

Use ultra black and glue them to the valve cover. I just did this job and mine fit perfect.

 

I also want to add..

I did a head gasket job in 2013. We bought a beck and arnley gasket set.

This time we bought an all makes gasket set.

The head gasket I removed and the head gasket I installed were the exact same gasket...

So we paid beck and arnley a large amount of money...$300 for a gasket set that I just paid $80.

 

All 3 of these came from Lucky8.
I buy most everything there, and have no complaints about them at all.
I never mentioned the first set to them, explained about the 2nd set, and the 3rd was at my door in 3days, no charge.
Lucky8 is excellent, I've just managed to get 3 in a row poor quality All Makes gaskets.
I will just buy a different brand this time. Which brand is what I need to know, especially since prices vary ridiculously based on brand, part, and company.
Thanks

 

[QUOTE=shanechevelle;650595]Use ultra black and glue them to the valve cover. I just did this job and mine fit perfect.[/QUOT

You mean you put the valve covers on with just UB?
Or, you used UB to glue the gasket to the covers?

 

[QUOTE=Sixpack577;650602]I rubbed some UB on the valve cover surface. Installed gasket.

Rubbed some UB on the head.

Installed cover, gasket onto head.

I always...ALWAYS...use this method when installing gaskets.

Yes, I could install the gasket dry and it may not leak...but I'd rather put it together knowing I'll be fine.

I usually spray my surfaces with brakekleen.

If you notice any of the gasket lip tucked under the cover, use a needle nose and gently pull it out from between the mating surfaces. I did have a corner that I had to tug on while I tightened up the cover.

 

That won't work.
These gaskets suck.
I always use UB(and Brakeclean)...and it works, as it's an sob to clean off.
There is no glueing these gaskets down, because the holes/inserts are s far off that 2 bolts on each will Not go through. No way.
No more All Makes gaskets.

 

Zero issues with either brands and I don't use RTV.

FEL-PRO: VS50789R
> https://www.fmmotorparts.com/fmstorefront/?msw=1
or
Victor Reinz/ Mahle: VS50513
> https://www.danaaftermarket.com/

 

Can you provide a pic?

I wouldn't be surprised if the next set you buy from someone else are the exact same thing.