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NemoApr-26-09 03:40 PM
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#125357, "VC gasket choices?"


          

Hey all. When I checked my plugs yesterday I noticed a slight seeping of the valve cover gasket inside the plug wells. Is that normal?

The #1 cylinder looked to have a tiny drop of coolant on the oil seepage.

There's no oil in the water or water in the oil but my coolant overflow tank was empty. It's only beed a few thousand miles since I last topped it off. No external leaks.

If I need to replace the gasket are there any preferences on brand/material?

Thanks!

  
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RE: VC gasket choices?, adamzty, Apr-26-09 04:05 PM, #1
RE: VC gasket choices?, Nemo, Apr-26-09 05:16 PM, #2
      RE: VC gasket choices?, adamzty, Apr-26-09 05:36 PM, #3
           RE: VC gasket choices?, Nemo, Apr-26-09 08:10 PM, #4
                RE: VC gasket choices?, AdministratorCODE4, Apr-26-09 09:38 PM, #5
                     RE: VC gasket choices?, Moderatorteklein, Apr-27-09 05:59 AM, #6
                     RE: VC gasket choices?, RoninEclipse2G, Apr-27-09 05:00 PM, #7
                          RE: VC gasket choices?, dalesmitsu, Apr-27-09 09:17 PM, #8
                               RE: VC gasket choices?, Nemo, Apr-27-09 11:55 PM, #9

adamztyApr-26-09 04:05 PM
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#125358, "RE: VC gasket choices?"
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There are 4 little circle gasket things for the spark plug wells. They should come with the valve cover gasket.

  
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NemoApr-26-09 05:16 PM
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#125360, "RE: VC gasket choices?"
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Cool, thanks Tyler. I'll make sure then.

  
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adamztyApr-26-09 05:36 PM
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#125361, "RE: VC gasket choices?"
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I got the fel-pro one from RockAuto. I think it was like $15, and it came with the spark plug gasket things. I'm sure you could get one at your local auto parts store.

  
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NemoApr-26-09 08:10 PM
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#125363, "RE: VC gasket choices?"
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Yeah, I've been checking around. Anywhere from $9 to $18. Fel-Pro is good. Just didn't know if there was some hi-tech ones out there with an honest gimmik.

  
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AdministratorCODE4Apr-26-09 09:38 PM
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#125364, "RE: VC gasket choices?"
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It is just a Valve Cover. I would not over think it. Go with a trusted brand. Fel Pro wil work well. Or get an OEM one.

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ModeratortekleinApr-27-09 05:59 AM
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#125367, "RE: VC gasket choices?"
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Originally posted by CODE4
It is just a Valve Cover. I would not over think it. Go with a trusted brand. Fel Pro wil work well. Or get an OEM one.


+1

Make sure the RTV is placed correctly around the half moon and around the other spot. I forget which ones they are. Other than that, a VC gasket is a VC gasket emoji

  
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RoninEclipse2GApr-27-09 05:00 PM
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#125373, "RE: VC gasket choices?"
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Originally posted by CODE4
Or get an OEM one.

only if you want to spend $50 on a $15 part.

get a felpro.

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dalesmitsuApr-27-09 09:17 PM
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#125386, "RE: VC gasket choices?"
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Originally posted by RoninEclipse2G
Originally posted by CODE4 Or get an OEM one.
only if you want to spend $50 on a $15 part. get a felpro.


Follow corbins write up if you've printed out a copy.

  
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NemoApr-27-09 11:55 PM
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#125389, "RE: VC gasket choices?"
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OK, looks like a FelPro.

I did read a few write ups in the search. I'll check Corbin's too, thanks.

I'm putting it on blocks sometime in May. My friend said I could use his driveway and I'm doing 5 mods, fuel pump/filter & timing belt.

Thanks everyone!

  
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