looking to replace the valve covers, and wanted to know what is the best gaskets to get. I only want to do this once.

 

the rubber ones with the metal bushings in the bolt holes so you cant overtighten.

im cheap though, so i use cork with weatherstripping adhesive on one side so it doesnt slip, and permatex on the other side so it doesnt leak.

every one i have ever done like that has NEVER leaked

 

I like the rubber ones because you can actually reuse them. The cork ones do seal better, although I use RTV on the valve cover side just to hold it in placeand nothing on the other side.

 

I prefer to use the rubber ones because they can be reused but its a matter of opinion!!The cork ones work fine with some RTV!Good Luck!

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I use the cork ones, but without RTV. Will probably use rubber ones next time I replace.

 

so from what i see here, looks like i will go with the rubber ones.

 

Anyone have a link where these nice rubber gaskets can be found?

Also, does anyone know of a place that sells aluminum valve cover spacers? I guess I would need 2 sets of gaskets then. I have my valve covers double gasketed right now (right on top of each other) and it isnt the best set up. My cobra covers just barely touch the valves...

 

only 2 layers? aww c'mon now [8D]

 

Wow, is that......5 fold?