Classic/Antique Car Repair/valve cover gaskets

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Expert: - 4/11/2011


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Hi brad,I AM re installing my valve covers, and would appreciate your advice-do I put some type of sealer on the new cork gaskets or put them on as is.(1956 T bird 312). tnx John

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The only thing that I have ever used on these gaskets is Permatex® High Tack™ Gasket Sealant. This is applied only to the side of he gasket that contacts the valve cover and when used according to instructions keeps the gasket in -place when installing the cover. It is not recommended to use any sealant between the cylinder head surface and the cover.  

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Brad Sears

Expertise

All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

Experience

Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

Publications
Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.

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