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different type of valve cover gaskets?

Old Nov 14, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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So I bought a set of Canton Racing valve covers. I love them! I'm just having problems with leakage running the stock fel pros. Is there a better gasket I can buy?
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 11:23 PM
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Had the same issue last weekend, I picked up a set of cork SBC perimeter bolt gaskets,
trimmed them to fit and they worked perfectly. No stretching, no slipping.

A dab of RTV keeps them inside the VC during installation.
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Originally Posted by James Montigny
Had the same issue last weekend, I picked up a set of cork SBC perimeter bolt gaskets,
trimmed them to fit and they worked perfectly. No stretching, no slipping.

A dab of RTV keeps them inside the VC during installation.
Awesome, thanks man. I tried to google them and nothing came up. Do you mine listing a place where I could pick a set up? I'd really appreciate it.
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Awesome, thanks man. I tried to google them and nothing came up. Do you mine listing a place where I could pick a set up? I'd really appreciate it.
I just went to the local Autozone (I had previously visited Advance and Oreily's and both offered to order in Lt1 cork gaskets)
The autozone guy suggested that I try SBC gaskets and trim them.
The Lt1 gaskets would probably have worked just as well (or better).
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Originally Posted by James Montigny
I just went to the local Autozone (I had previously visited Advance and Oreily's and both offered to order in Lt1 cork gaskets)
The autozone guy suggested that I try SBC gaskets and trim them.
The Lt1 gaskets would probably have worked just as well (or better).
Oh ok, good deal. Thanks again.
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Or you can get one off of thunder racing: http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...&sid=353#P3547

Thats what i did when i noticed oil leaking out from under my valve covers. They are good quality a little pricey though at $28 a piece.
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jegs has cork LT1 VC gaskets from MR G for 13 bucks.
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Originally Posted by AChotrod
jegs has cork LT1 VC gaskets from MR G for 13 bucks.
Plus "handling fees"
When ordering from Jegs or Summit, be sure to have a list of all of the stuff you need.
I hate paying stupid fees on cheap stuff I could have got locally for less.
Most parts stores will overnight from their warehouses for you, for free.
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Very true! I had alot of stuff ordered so I didnt even think about that so ya its more like $24
MR Gasket 5.0/5.7 1987+ (including LT1) #720-168 12.99+ shipping
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