420A Valve cover gasket?

[Ckkime55]

Need to replace my gasket but I wanted to get peoples input on a good gasket. Ie had horible luck with the molded rubber ones

 

[92AWDHX40]

Grab a oem one or felpro ive used felpro for years and never premature failure.

 

[poteau]

Be sure to stay away from top line.

Oem is the way to go.

Where is it leaking?

 

[renovatdkitchen]

I had a non OEM one last me about a month of little driving before it started leaking, others have been more lucky.

 

[VtecvrsTurbo]

I went through a NAPA and a Ebay gasket that both leaked. Spent like $20 on an OEM and never had a problem.

Save your money and buy the OEM once.

 

[Breezio69]

Fel pro over here, two years and no leaks. The only leak that popped up after that was the oil cap gasket.

 

[bryanwheat]

Most leaks are due to people not torquing the bolts properly, not properly cleaning the surfaces, or people using rtv. I have used just about every brand out there and was able to get a leak free seal with them all.

 

[Mitsu82330]

Most leaks are due to people not torquing the bolts properly, not properly cleaning the surfaces, or people using rtv. I have used just about every brand out there and was able to get a leak free seal with them all.

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I've used Fel-Pro molded rubber gaskets for years and never had any leaks!

 

[Jesse2012]

Felpro here with no problems. Use a thin smear of rtv only on any 90 degree angles and under the half moon, it won't leak. I've even taken it off to paint the valve cover and reused it and a year later it still doesn't leak

 

[bonecollector]

OEM or Fel-pro. I just replaced the eBay gasket i had installed, (lasted 1000 miles)
I replaced it with a Fel-pro. Stopped the leak. I can't really comment on Fel-pro's longevity considering i just installed it last weekend. In comparison the Fel-pro fit better, slightly thicker and more durable compared to the eBay gasket.

 

[Ckkime55]

The problems me and my job have had with the molded rubber ones is when you torque them down and the gasket heats up it splits. And then leaks like crazy. What all Gould I replace while I am replacing that gasket

Be sure to stay away from top line. Oem is the way to go. Where is it leaking?

Looks like the back side

 

[dgdsm]

Most leaks are due to people not torquing the bolts properly, not properly cleaning the surfaces, or people using rtv. I have used just about every brand out there and was able to get a leak free seal with them all.

Why is using rtv a problem? Perhaps the wrong rtv .

I had a problem with an Ebay valve cover gasket. Felpro + black RTV --> no leaks at all from the valve cover.

 

[VtecvrsTurbo]

Why is using rtv a problem? Perhaps the wrong rtv .

I had a problem with an Ebay valve cover gasket. Felpro + black RTV --> no leaks at all from the valve cover.

In the corners around the cam arches you almost have to put the RTV there. Plus that half moon piece needs some. Its what works best for you, just dont use RTV around the whole thing.

 

[luisgil]

Got a felpro gasket. Not bad at all, no leaks nowhere

 

[dizily555]

Most leaks are due to people not torquing the bolts properly, not properly cleaning the surfaces, or people using rtv. I have used just about every brand out there and was able to get a leak free seal with them all.

Ive had a cheap rubber gasket for 2 years with no leaks, just need some rtv on the corners and half moon with the correct torque and youll be okay.

 

[bryanwheat]

The problems me and my job have had with the molded rubber ones is when you torque them down and the gasket heats up it splits. And then leaks like crazy. What all Gould I replace while I am replacing that gasket

Looks like the back side

IF the gasket is splitting than than the vc is overtorqued. It doesn't need much at all.

Why is using rtv a problem? Perhaps the wrong rtv .

I had a problem with an Ebay valve cover gasket. Felpro + black RTV --> no leaks at all from the valve cover.

Nothing wrong with it if you are putting it in the right places that you covered here. Some people go crazy and cover the whole gasket with it.

 

[Nuzzi]

The previous owner of my Talon used grey rtv on everything, the whole vc gasket was globbed with it including all around the spark plug openings, friggin mess and it was still leaking. RTV is great if you use it right like said above; clean the surfaces, don't use too much and clean up the excess, let it set before fully tightening things down, and don't over tighten. Most people are impatient and just glob it on, then tighten the shit out of everything wondering why its still leaking.

 

[Ckkime55]

Is there anyother gaskets I should or need to replace while I have the vc off

 

[johneclipse]

Is there anyother gaskets I should or need to replace while I have the vc off

Just the valve cover gasket. It's the only gasket you get to without taking extra stuff off.

 

[dgdsm]

The previous owner of my Talon used grey rtv on everything ....

The Ultra-black is the only RTV recommended to seal against oil. I did use a thin film all the way around last time, I don't think it could be called globbing.

 

[Nuzzi]

Confused, are you the p.o.?

 

[dgdsm]

Confused, are you the p.o.?

Not me, no. I'm the present owner of my 4g64/ Spyder. I'm just describing something that I found worked for me. Also I'm just trying to make sure I don't see a valve cover oil leak when I put it back together. I'm planning to reuse the Felpro rather than install another new gasket.

 

[FalleN4ng31]

I've used Fel-Pro VC gaskets on all my cars for over ten years, and have never had an issue.

 

[Nuzzi]

Gotcha, sounded like you were saying you hadnt globbed it on my vc haha.

 

[Ckkime55]

Apparently they fel-pro came out with a new gasket type. It's blue rubber!!?!?!?