RE: Valve Cover / Valve Cover Gasket Problem

[Rich Kinsley <rlkinsley@xxxxxxxxx>]

I remember that Don D said to use cork gaskets and double them up. I 
haven't been able to find cork gaskets recently but I haven't tried that 
hard either. Double gaskets sound bad to me but there really shouldn't 
be any pressure in this case to cause it to blow out like if you do it 
accidently on an oil filter. Wonder how I know that :-)
Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies
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Dennis C. wrote:
> 
> 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



Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies


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