The blue silicone stuff that Locktite, NAPA and others sell works
real well too, though if you are sloppy it sticks out like a sore
thumb. At least we don't have to worry about fouling an oxygen sensor
on our trucks.
Since it conforms to both surfaces and can fill a pretty big gap,
it is very forgiving.
Make sure you follow the instructions to make it work right.
Bruce Kettunen
57 3200
Mt. Iron, MN
At 15 August 2001, you wrote:
>I'm sure this is a heresy that will stir the ire of several on the
list
>and I agree that the most important first item is to make sure that
the
>metal surfaces that the gasket mates to are as flat and clean as
possible
>and I also agree that the regular gasket sealer goo isn't much good,
but
>WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS. . .
>
>I drove Corvairs for almost 15 years (and still have my first one--66
>Monza since July 1974 but it's restored and rarely driven now) and
learned
>how to deal with pesky oil leaks. I brushed a thin coat of aviation
permatex
>on both sides of the gasket and on the head and on the valve cover
(oil
>pan, etc. . .). I went years w/o any leaks. It works ok with cork,
paper,
>or rubber gaskets. It has a slight gluing effect, ie, it will hold
pesky
>gaskets in place so you can bolt things down, but not so much so that
>you can't pry things loose with light effort. Done right, you shouldn't
>even see it from the outside.
>
>I'm sure I'll get rebuked for this one, but I've used it for years
sucessfully.
>
>Mark Noakes
>58/56 Chevy Suburban
>59 GMC Suburban
>Knoxville, TN
>
>On Wed, 15 August 2001, MKlepp4335@cs.com wrote:
>
>>
>
>> Do all reproduction (chromed) valve covers leak? I have talked
to several
>
>> people with varying degrees of leaks. I have a Chrome 216 cover
on my 235
>
>> but am not happy with the fit. Does anyone have an original 216
cover that
>
>> doesn't/didn't leak for sale? Let me know how much and where
you are.
>
>> Thanks.
>
>>
>
>> Mike Klepp
>
>> '48 3100
>
>> Wichita Falls, TX
>
>> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941
and 1959
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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