Valve cover gaskets not fitting....

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06-27-2012, 06:35 AM

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Valve cover gaskets not fitting....

Am I doing something wrong lol? Tried Fel Pro and these are GM, like they're a tad too long.

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06-27-2012, 06:44 AM

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Are they used gaskets or new? In either case just stick them in the freezer for about 30 minutes, this will shrink them considerably and they will fit just fine.

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06-27-2012, 06:44 AM

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They can be a pain, it will fit, you just stretched it out....keep working it a squeeze it in place

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06-27-2012, 06:55 AM

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They're new, just pulled that one out of the pack, started it at the 3 humps and worked it around. I'll give it another try, thanks

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06-27-2012, 08:43 AM

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You will probably have to push it back and forth a little and try to compress it in the lock groove, but it will go in

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06-27-2012, 11:18 AM

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Freeze it, then put it in.

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06-27-2012, 11:19 AM

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Thanks, freezer trick worked great

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