svo_thunderchicken
Joined:
Jul 2005
Kingsport, TN.
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when i put my valve cover back on, i used a felpro gasket from advance that was cork.. and used indian head gasket compound to hold it on, it was a mess, but came out clean. did i commit a sin? hehe i know the nice looking rubber one that came off sure looked easier and nicer.. [Image: IMG_0373.JPG]
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Pete D
Joined:
Apr 2001
Northern OH
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Why didn't you reuse the rubber one? I've had mine on and off many times
Pete Dunham
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svo_thunderchicken
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Jul 2005
Kingsport, TN.
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i didnt know better, my dad told me tochange it.. hehe :-p but its on and on good.. so i guess i dont have to worry right?
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El-Nino
Joined:
Jun 2002
Lawton, OK
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Cork gaskets will leak, and right on top of your hot exhaust manifold, so look forward to smoke.
1984 Mustang SVO
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svo_thunderchicken
Joined:
Jul 2005
Kingsport, TN.
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so i should take it off and dig the rubber one out of the trash?
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Pete D
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Apr 2001
Northern OH
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Quote:so i guess i dont have to worry right?
If it doesn't leak, then you don't have to worry ..........today. All that gasket compund is going to be fun to clean off if it ever does leak and need to be changed. Hang on to that old rubber gasket
Pete Dunham
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martin0660
Joined:
Jun 2002
Greensburg, PA
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was the gasket black with metal gommets around the bolts, or blue? If it was blue, its the fel pro, and not worth much. If its black with grommets, its most likely the later ranger gasket and VERY re-usable. Mine has been on three different cars, (donor ranger and 2 TC's) and re-assembled problably 20 times, no leaks. This winter, it will go on its fourth car
BTW, this probably goes along with the ranger roller cam in there. I picked mine up when I got the cam.
Bob Myers
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Pete D
Joined:
Apr 2001
Northern OH
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I got the blue felpro and have had no problems.
Pete Dunham
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El-Nino
Joined:
Jun 2002
Lawton, OK
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Seconded on the FelPro. I've reassembled mine a few times with no issues.
1984 Mustang SVO
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martin0660
Joined:
Jun 2002
Greensburg, PA
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I've now personally seen 2 of the fel pro ones split, or get pushed out (different owners). There have also been several threads on TF about guys having leaks with them. I always say, Whatever works for you, I know what works for me
Bob Myers
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