Valve cover gasket

[Benthal]

I am going to be doing the orings on my 1974 Chevy C-10 Pick-up. It has a 350 small block. No A/C has heater. I need to know if I should use use cork gasket or rubber?

[rj57]

Use either. A cork will seal better, a rubber is re-useable and will probably last longer.

But this all depends. I've used rubber gaskets that stretched. And have been able to get cork to re-seal after I removed the valve covers.

I've heard pros & cons about both over the years.

If you plan on taking the covers off a few times then I'd probably pick the rubbers over the cork.

[Benthal]

Originally Posted by rj57

Use either. A cork will seal better, a rubber is re-useable and will probably last longer.

But this all depends. I've used rubber gaskets that stretched. And have been able to get cork to re-seal after I removed the valve covers.

I've heard pros & cons about both over the years.

If you plan on taking the covers off a few times then I'd probably pick the rubbers over the cork.

cool pics thanks for your opinion

[Daniel Wood]

I like to use cork, just a personal preference. And if you plan on taking the valve covers off several times, I would replace the gaskets anyway. JMO

[Benthal]

Originally Posted by Daniel Wood

I like to use cork, just a personal preference. And if you plan on taking the valve covers off several times, I would replace the gaskets anyway. JMO

thanks for the reply I think I am moved to do cork. I am hearing that it seals better. That's great, but I want performance too. Do they last longer aswell?

[Trader Ray]

Originally Posted by Daniel Wood

I like to use cork, just a personal preference. And if you plan on taking the valve covers off several times, I would replace the gaskets anyway. JMO

Put a cork in it Daniel. I would use rubber gaskets if availible for my engine. Also make sure the valve cover holes are not bent down from over tighting. I guess it is one of those preferance things, I got my war paint on!

[Daniel Wood]

Whoooooooo! Ray is feeling spunky today. LOL great picture. I had some bad dealings using rubber gaskets. Now, shove a cork in it Rubber Head LOL

[dougbfresh]

I use the stuff in a can like the factory does now. Seals the best. I don't see many leaky valve cover gaskets these days. I've tried cork, rubber, rubber w/ steel and the stuff in a can works the best. Takes a little longer to put on the valve cover (you need to wait till the material sets up) but seals fantastic.

[Benthal]

Originally Posted by dougbfresh

I use the stuff in a can like the factory does now. Seals the best. I don't see many leaky valve cover gaskets these days. I've tried cork, rubber, rubber w/ steel and the stuff in a can works the best. Takes a little longer to put on the valve cover (you need to wait till the material sets up) but seals fantastic.

What is it called? I think I might try it

[dougbfresh]

I'll look later. It's a rubberized gasket material in a pressurized can. Got it @ NAPA but I'm sure you can get it most anywhere. Most of the domestic car manufaturers use this kind of stuff anymore I think.

[Benthal]

ok what is that name of the gasket spray in a can? I think I will call napa

[rj57]

They should know what you're talking about if you contact them. Never tried it myself.

[dougbfresh]

http://www.cars.com/go/kbb/kbbMain.j...ster+2D&pt=pop

[dougbfresh]

Sorry about the other link above-moderater please remove my last posting if you can.

http://www.napaonline.com/cgi-bin/nc...6&usrcommgrpid

[Benthal]

Originally Posted by dougbfresh

Sorry about the other link above-moderater please remove my last posting if you can.

http://www.napaonline.com/cgi-bin/nc...6&usrcommgrpid

Thank you for the link. U say u have used this?