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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 12:29 PM
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Default Valve Covers: Paint
Sorry if this is a real dumb question but here goes,
I need to replace my leaking valve cover gaskets in my 1979.
While off, I'd like to strip and repaint the valve covers as they are peeling.
What do I use to strip and what paint do you recommend? They are blue. This is not a show car (yet :laughing: )
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 01:57 PM
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Engine Enamel available at most auto parts stores, Advanced AutoZone etc.
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And I suggest using the gaskets that have the metal inside and coated with rubber. I used them and have removed them a couple times after initial installation and they still dont leak.
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And I suggest using the gaskets that have the metal inside and coated with rubber. I used them and have removed them a couple times after initial installation and they still dont leak.
What is the brand on that. Not familiar with those but sound like a good idea?
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Got em at Kragens. I think they are Fel-pro
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Got em at Kragens. I think they are Fel-pro
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Originally Posted by rayluka
And I suggest using the gaskets that have the metal inside and coated with rubber. I used them and have removed them a couple times after initial installation and they still dont leak.
I used some MOROSO units from Summit. P/N mor 93020 for SB, MOR93040 fo BB Chevy. These are rubber with steel core. Very high quality. I'm sure Mr Gasket makes them too.

Silicon rubber sealed them to the valve cover.
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Check out Eastwood for the valve cover paint, lots of color choices.
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You can also have them powder coated....

I had my air cleaner base done along with my fan for $60.....

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Look at brake caliber paint in the blue. the low $ way too go.
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Originally Posted by robert miller
Look at brake caliber paint in the blue. the low $ way too go.
Cool. Thanks. Thats all this driver needs.
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Extra nice after-market accessory you have tacked on there. Really dresses up your car. Ecklers?
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