Sean;
I would assume the reason for the H.D. laminated gasket is for race
engines, that get tore down alot more than the normal everyday driver. I
would go with good "FEL-PRO" rubber/neoprene gaskets, but do not, I repeat
do not over tighten the cover bolts. By blow-out of a valve cover gasket I
imagine what is meant, is that by over tightening the bolts the gasket will
squeeze out between the cover and head.
Just my .05
L. John Morris<ljohn@alltel.net>
!!!!! ... your local *HEMI* owner ...!!!!!
'97 SLT+ CC 4x4
5.2L, 5spd, 3.92SG
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> From: Sean_P_Meldrum@Auto.ittind.com
> To: dakota@ait.fredonia.edu
> Subject: Re: valve cover gaskets...
> Date: Wednesday, April 09, 1997 2:56 PM
>
> I'm not positive but the gaskets that came in your kit may be the
same
> heavy duty gaskets that you mention. What is the material on the
> 'kit' gaskets. The heavy duties are rubber with a steel core.
>
> I ordered a set of Ultra Seal v.c. gaskets for my chrome Edelbrock
> covers and I'm a little unsure about 'em now that I see 'em.
They're
> a rubber laminated cork gasket. I'm wonderin' do I give the
laminates
> a shot and risk blowin' 'em out or send 'em back and get the steel
> core rubber ones. Hmmm....any suggestions anyone?
>
> Sean
> '97 318/5spd/3.55SG/Edelbrock-K&N FIPK clone
> MSD 6A ignition awaiting install
> sean_p_meldrum@auto.ittind.com
>
>
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>
> Hi all -
>
> <snip> 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!
>
>
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