gaskets for the valve covers?

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Oct 30, 2005 | 07:27 AM

NSTG8R

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gaskets for the valve covers?

i've been reading a bunch of header installs and people just mention bolting the valve cover back up

does the ls1 not need some goop (sealant) or a gasket or anything?

thanks,
Kyle

Oct 30, 2005 | 07:58 AM

vettenuts

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No, gaskets fit right into the valve cover and are a nice soft rubber, almost like an O-ring. Just clean everything real good. You should clean the are prior to removal of the valve cover as well so junk doesn't go into the rocker valley.

Oct 30, 2005 | 08:03 PM

NSTG8R

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thanks.

just pick up a new set from gm? or should i go to an auto parts store .. does it matter?

Oct 30, 2005 | 09:33 PM

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I use GM, they don't cost that much, and larger Dealers usually have them in stock

Oct 30, 2005 | 09:35 PM

SteveDoten

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reuse the valve cover gaskets; i've had dozens off and on w/ no problems; you can use the oem metal exhaust gaskets as well

Oct 31, 2005 | 01:53 AM

NSTG8R

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Quote:

Originally Posted by connecticut

reuse the valve cover gaskets; i've had dozens off and on w/ no problems; you can use the oem metal exhaust gaskets as well

planned on reusing the exhaust one .. but the one for the valve cover meeh i dunno that's kinda one of those items i'd replace for the extra ten dollars.

Oct 31, 2005 | 07:12 AM

SteveDoten

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no need, talk to the big tuners across the country, but if you choose to replace them no big deal, like you said 10 bucks

Oct 31, 2005 | 02:51 PM

NSTG8R

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no need, talk to the big tuners across the country, but if you choose to replace them no big deal, like you said 10 bucks

thanks.

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Oct 31, 2005 | 05:14 PM

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just did a cam and heads on 90k mile engine the valve cover gaskets were fine, I had mine off to polish the covers and I would not recomend replacing them unless you see signs of damage, they are a PITA to get back on the covers. just clean and reinstall.

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Nov 1, 2005 | 04:13 PM

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FKING1

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Quote:

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reuse the valve cover gaskets; i've had dozens off and on w/ no problems;

Mine were stretched after taking off and would not seat properly in the groove when trying to reinstall. If the old ones fit in the grooves, reuse, otherwise get new. No goop!!
Fred