valve cover gaskets

[ace58]

I realize GM assembles with sealant only, but I am curious if anybody knows of a source for actual gaskets? It is a lot of work to chance another leak with sealant only.

[dieseldummy]

Felpro makes a hearty cork gasket as a replacement for the blue goo. Based on personal experience I recomend using both silicone and gasket for a good seal. Good luck, Justin

[Dvldog 8793]

Howdy
The new sealant the GM uses is INCREDIBLE! I had to use a hammer a chisel to remove the old covers. The product is available at stores in a pressurized can called "The Right Stuff" It does work! In my past experiences I always found it better to use either silicon OR a gasket(w/spray tack) not both. I found that the silicon makes the gasket slippery and slide out of place. In either case surface prep and proper torque is the key to no leaks. just my .02!
L8r
Conley Janssen
USMC 87-93