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
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