FE Valve Cover Gaskets

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FE Valve Cover Gaskets

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I’ve had the best luck with the old Victor/NAPA Metal core cork, but of course I can no longer get those.

Appears MAHLE is now the selling the old Victor gaskets, but I can’t find the part number for the ones I want.

So, anyone got any recommendations for FE valve cover gaskets that don’t suck? :cuss:
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Re: FE Valve Cover Gaskets

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i just replaced mine today and used some thick rubber ones I got at Napa. So far so good.
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Re: FE Valve Cover Gaskets

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I used the rubber felpro ones when I redid my heads, and after 6 months or so now I can see a "ring" where oil has seeped past them. Also initially struggled to get them to seal. I plan on switching to the felpro cork, but am interested in the metal core ones as well.
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I still have not found the metal core ones.

I got some Edelbrock and was unimpressed and sent them back.
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Re: FE Valve Cover Gaskets

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Used FelPro cork gaskets with a little sealer on the cover side......2 years and no leaks.......used them on other vehicles for years without any problems........
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