>Hi all -
>
>Here's another question for any of you out there who have replaced your
>valve covers (or gaskets)... and maybe for those who haven't. :-) I'm
>putting the Mopar Magnum valve covers on, and the kit comes with its own
>valve covers. I was reading my FSM, about valve cover removal, etc.
>(cylinder head cover, they call it) and it says that the gaskets are
>reusable. I thought there was some talk about this a while back, maybe
>Kuk... something about having a blowout and having to redo the gaskets
>again... Also, listed in the MP catalog is a set of heavy duty Magnum
>engine valve cover gaskets (like $20-25). Should I get the heavy duty
>gaskets, use the ones that come with the kit, or reuse the ones already
>on the truck?? Opinions, ideas, comments?? TIA
>
>Ciao!
>
>Ned Vogler
>(nvogler@rghosp.chime.org)
>'96 Dakota SLT V8 5-sp 4x4 Club Cab
>Gibson 3" Catback Exhaust/MPI FIPK-clone
>MSD Ignition & MPI Super Street TBI soon!
>
>
Ned
I have had mine valve covers off a couple of times doing my rockers, and I
just used the old gaskets each time with no problem. I just snug up the
bolts when reinstalling (maybe 3-4 ft/lbs). So far no leaks.
Alan...
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