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    6/26/2013 8:21 AM  #1

    Michael H.
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    valve cover gaskets

    What kind of valve cover gaskets do you guys like?... cork, neoprene, rubber... other?
    Also, do you use silicone on yours or just the gasket?... or gasket glue...or something completely different?

     

    6/26/2013 8:48 AM  #2

    steve s.
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    Re: valve cover gaskets

    i just installed a set of the metal/rubber v/c gaskets. always hated cork..i use the old school "indian head shellac" & glue the gasket to the valve covers, bolt the two covers together overnight with the gaskets sandwiched between, then the next day you can easily drop em' on, bolt em up & go.

     

    6/26/2013 10:28 AM  #3

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    Re: valve cover gaskets

    The new Fel-Pro blue gaskets with the steel insert need no sealers at all and work great.  I used to use RTV with no gaskets, but the new blue ones are great.

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    6/26/2013 3:50 PM  #4

    Michael H.
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    Re: valve cover gaskets

    Steve,
    Auto zone shows three different blue felpro v/c gaskets...

    http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Felpro-Valve-Cover-Gasket/1967-Ford-Mustang/_/N-irjlnZ8iics?itemIdentifier=231519_467746_19388_

    http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Fel-Pro-Composite-valve-cover-gasket-set/_/N-25za?itemIdentifier=220597_0_0_

    http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Fel-Pro-Composite-valve-cover-gasket-set/_/N-25za?itemIdentifier=220596_0_0_

    Are the ones you like the 28.99 ones,  the 52.99 ones, or the 58.99 ones?  (really hoping the 28.99 ones )

    Interestingly enough the 28.99 ones are the only ones that mention "PermaDryPlus" technology.

    Also, what kind of intake gaskets do you like?

    Last edited by Michael H. (6/26/2013 3:51 PM)

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    6/26/2013 4:51 PM  #5

    MS
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    Re: valve cover gaskets

    Felpro/Valve Cover Gasket

    For your 1967 Ford Mustang 4.7L 4BL 8cyl

    Price: $28.99

    Part Number: VS13264T

    I have no idea where you came up with those other two numbers...
     

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    6/27/2013 7:10 AM  #6

    Michael H.
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    Re: valve cover gaskets

    MustangSteve wrote:

    Felpro/Valve Cover Gasket

    For your 1967 Ford Mustang 4.7L 4BL 8cyl

    Price: $28.99

    Part Number: VS13264T

    I have no idea where you came up with those other two numbers...
     

    Thanks Steve.  That's the direction I was leaning.

    As for the other two, they came up on autozone's website when I did a search for "valve cover gasket" for a 1967 Ford Mustang 4.7L 4BL 8cyl.  I knew the picture didn't look right on those two, but sometimes it is just a generic picture that isn't an actual representation of the item.

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    6/27/2013 10:03 AM  #7

    McStang
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    Re: valve cover gaskets

    x2 on the FelPro PermaDry, solved the problem for me - not a weep since putting those on.

    (Pinto!)
     

    6/27/2013 10:36 AM  #8

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    Re: valve cover gaskets

    X3 on the FelPro PermaDry when I replaced my valve covers a couple of months ago. Much better than cork IMHO.

    Bash Host MSBB XVI.       BobC    1966 Mustang Coupe
     

    6/27/2013 12:23 PM  #9

    Michael H.
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    Re: valve cover gaskets

    I'm glad to hear that.  My old cork gaskets had gotten to where they were seeping oil pretty bad.

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