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Old 03-22-2015, 02:40 PM
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I am running a Shelby Aluminum Block with Edelbrock Heads and about to change valve cover gaskets. Any recommendations on materials to use? I am lenaing towards cork with some version of permatex on both sides of the gasket. The valve covers have very few bolts holding them down. Recommendations much appreciated.

Phil
You'll get some differing opinions on this, but I've had very good luck with the rubber FE valve cover gaskets that I bond on the valve cover side using the 3m WeatherStripping goo. Then I put a finger bead of Open Gear grease between the rubber gaskets and the head. Torque the bolts down to about 7 Ft/lbs. and it all seals pretty well.
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