Re: Valve Cover / Valve Cover Gasket Problem

[Doug Daniel <dougdaniel50@xxxxxxxxx>]

is it bent or twisted in any way ? does it sit flat?  try cleaning the bolt holes with an air hose and replace again ,,just my 2 cents  never heard of such a problem 

--- On Tue, 8/4/09, Dennis C. <dennis.2914@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: Dennis C. <dennis.2914@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Valve Cover / Valve Cover Gasket  Problem
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 12:23 AM
> 
> I seem to be snake bit when it comes to valve cover
> installation.  In 
> the past I have done well however just on the right side of
> my 383 I 
> have installed 3 gaskets, different types and the one on
> now is leaking.
> 
> I have old aluminum Cal Custom valve covers. I'm at the
> point of 
> ordering new valve covers and another set or two of
> gaskets.
> 
> Any suggestions as to what combinations work well would be
> appreciated. 
> I understand there is a type of gasket that can even be
> reused.
> 
> Best valve covers when it comes to sealing well?
> 
> Best valve cover gaskets?
> 
> Installation recommendations would be appreciated.
> 
> I thought I had the problem corrected, I am headed on a
> road trip from 
> Yuma Arizona to Lowell Arkansas with the car.  The
> underside of the hood 
> is a mess from the oil leaking. I want to fix it when I get
> to Arkansas.
> 
> Thanks
> Dennis C.
> 
> 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Conversion
> 1964 Plymouth Belvedere 318 Auto
> 1963 Plymouth Sport Fury 383 4-speed
> 1949 Dodge Pickup 289/C4 soon to be changed
> 1998 Honda Valkyrie Standard
> 
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