Stupid question, I know...

kdryan · Aug 6, 2016

Putting these valve cover gaskets on my truck and I don't know if I need sealant or not... If I use it and it doesn't that's bad. If I don't use it and it does need it, that's bad...

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fel-vs50419r/overview/

sbarron · Aug 6, 2016

Put a thin layer on the side that goes to the valve cover and none on the engine side and put the gasket on the valve cover. Let it set up a little before install. Makes it easier to install and remove as the gasket stays lined up and attached to the cover.

Edit: and DON'T over-tighten.

Edit: and don't ask me how I know this.

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dapepper9 · Aug 6, 2016

2nd gens just need a good rubber gasket. Don't need sealant with the good even 10bolt system they use. Old LA engines you definitely needed it.

dudeman2009 · Aug 6, 2016

When I did my valve service, I used felpro gaskets, I only put the thinnest layer on the valve cover side to hold them in place. Otherwise, you dont really need anything. Torque specs are a must, or you will crush the gasket and end up with leaks.

95 in-lbs is the target mark.

Also, the only stupid question is the one you don't ask, then screw up.

kdryan · Aug 6, 2016

All done and nothing exploded so I didn't do too bad. No oil blowing anywhere at least and it sounds like it might even idle better. Like I always say; If no one comes back from the future to stop you, how bad of a mistake can it be?

On to the next problem...

Gr8bawana · Aug 7, 2016

It idles better because you replaced the valve cover gasket?

kdryan · Aug 7, 2016

Gr8bawana said:
It idles better because you replaced the valve cover gasket?

That sounded a lot more humorous in my head...

Ramuel_L_Jackson · Aug 17, 2016

Personally, I dont use RTV on valve cover gaskets.

Also, I have seen instances where a tattered valve cover gasket caused a vacuum leak.

dodge dude94 · Aug 18, 2016

Ramuel_L_Jackson said:
Also, I have seen instances where a tattered valve cover gasket caused a vacuum leak.

I thought the same

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