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Old 09-16-2008, 06:49 AM
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I've got a set of fusion coated factory GM aluminum valve covers that use a rubber o-ring for a gasket and having trouble keeping them from leaking, reg gaskets don't apear to fit and the gaskets from GM are $52 per side which I think is whacked. anybody else using these and happen to have a felpro # ?? been trying to get it thru a auto parts store and felpro's website, thanks Rob
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Hey Rob,

I cant help you with that one, but I feel your pain.... Although I have different covers, they leak all the time. There seems to be no fix that works. Damn annoying...
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Make sure the bolts are not too long they may be bottoming out.
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Ok, did find the application, 99 3/4 suburban/truck w/7.4 felpro has them, $20 for a pair vs the $52 ea from gm...I really like the look of the covers and want to keep them..see if i can keep them from leaking...thanks for the help !!! Rob
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is it the same as a 500efi valve cover oring
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Overtightening them just makes it worse. Warps the covers.

I've seen contact cement used with decent results between the head and oring. Not in the oring groove.

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yep ! those are the ones, valve covers really thick around the rails, be tuff to bow these before breaking the 1/4 bolts I would think...Rob
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yep ! those are the ones, valve covers really thick around the rails, be tuff to bow these before breaking the 1/4 bolts I would think...Rob
I tighten mine down pretty tightDo ya need a set?PM me
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