Replacing valve cover gaskets, help?
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Instructor
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Memphis tn
Replacing valve cover gaskets, help?
O.k. so if you read my previous thread you know Bubba but the valve covers on backwards. I am almost done swapping them with new gaskets but....
1. New Felpro gaskets have markings on one side and not on the other. Does it matter which way is up?
2. The gasket sealant says to coat both sides of the gasket, I understood to coat only the valve cover side and use oil on the other... Right or wrong.
I really want to get these puppies on.
Thanks,
Moose.
1. New Felpro gaskets have markings on one side and not on the other. Does it matter which way is up?
2. The gasket sealant says to coat both sides of the gasket, I understood to coat only the valve cover side and use oil on the other... Right or wrong.
I really want to get these puppies on.
Thanks,
Moose.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: south wilmington il.
if there is a right side and wrong side it will be clearly marked,if there is no markings then it doesnt matter.i coat both sides of gaskets,except head gaskets.with valve covers make sure you dont overtighten them and recheck after 100 miles.
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Instructor
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From: Memphis tn
O.k. one side is plain and the other side has blue stripes but no words... Either way then?
Melting Slicks
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I think some are suggesting that you use sealer on the valve cover only so that you can take them on and off without replacing them every time. 
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Burning Brakes
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From: Stratford Ontario
I always put writing up but it makes no difference. I also always silicone both sides as I never have luck with them not leaking. But I know people who only do one side and never have a problem.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: south wilmington il.
it doesnt matter which side is up,if you are going to be taking the covers off then glue them to the cover only.if you are not and dont want to take them off for a long time then seal both sides.if you never want them to leak go to an international truck dealer and buy their gray gasket sealer,the stuff is the best ive ever used but its a bear to get off but ive seen deisel engines with 300,000 miles and still no leaks.
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