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    8/15/2025 11:12 AM  #1

    TimC
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    200ci Valve Cover Gasket (66 Mustang)

    I have successfully used FelPro's blue rubber VC gaskets on the last couple of 5.0 roller motor I have worked on.  I am working on my nephew's 66 coupe with the 200 engine and I cannot find anything but the cork gaskets.  Does anybody have a suggestion for a better gasket than the leaky cork variety for these engines?  Manufacturer and Part number would be real helpful.

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    8/15/2025 2:57 PM  #2

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    Re: 200ci Valve Cover Gasket (66 Mustang)

    https://realgaskets.com/product/valve-cover-gasket-ford-straight-6-cylinders/

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    8/15/2025 3:26 PM  #3

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    Re: 200ci Valve Cover Gasket (66 Mustang)

    Thanks!  Exactly what I was looking for! (well, one of the things I am looking for....)

    Incidentally, the machinist I am using introduced me to Reflex exhaust gaskets.  The manifold for this 6 cylinder has been off, previously, and not reinstalled properly.  It was cracked and leaked from every exhaust port, and leaked long enough that all the port surfaces on the head were pitted.  The machinist milled the exhaust flange surface down a bit but told me to get a Reflex gasket, which is thicker, and squishes.  We will see.

    http://catalog.remflex.com/aboutus.asp

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    8/15/2025 3:38 PM  #4

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    Re: 200ci Valve Cover Gasket (66 Mustang)

    Pure RTV Ultra with no gasket works great

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

    8/16/2025 5:55 AM  #5

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    Re: 200ci Valve Cover Gasket (66 Mustang)

    TimC wrote:

    Thanks!  Exactly what I was looking for! (well, one of the things I am looking for....)

    Incidentally, the machinist I am using introduced me to Reflex exhaust gaskets.  The manifold for this 6 cylinder has been off, previously, and not reinstalled properly.  It was cracked and leaked from every exhaust port, and leaked long enough that all the port surfaces on the head were pitted.  The machinist milled the exhaust flange surface down a bit but told me to get a Reflex gasket, which is thicker, and squishes.  We will see.

    http://catalog.remflex.com/aboutus.asp

    Interesting, thanks for that link.  They have gaskets for all kinds of vehicles I own, including my WRX.  I've always used OEM gaskets for it and never had an issue, but with tariffs, etc. not sure what those OEM gaskets are going to cost if I had to buy them today.  I'll always give a made in the USA product a go.  
     

     

     

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