Valve cover gaskets

[Ralph]

I have a 73 340 cuda that needs new valve cover gaskets.

Whats the best to use and do you use gasket sealer

Thanks to all

Ralph

 

[FLY'NFISH]

I prefer to use the rubber ones w/o the sealer. They can be pulled off at any time and go back on with minimal tightening for a good seal. Make sure your valve covers are straight especially around the bolt holes if they are steel.

 

[Ralph]

OK, thanks

 

[moparleo]

Use a product like Gaska-Cinch, Permatex yellow snot. Use on the valve cover side only. This allows the gasket to seal without slipping and easy to remove and reuse.

 

[Cudafor36]

Both are great recommendations. I was young back in the day and could only afford the cork style but learned the hard way to not coat both sides. Slippery buggers and tend to move when tightening bolts.

 

[aussiemark]

The silastic lubricates the cork and it just helps it squeeze right out of there.