spahr69

ok. just took a look at my valve cover and everysingle bolt on it was loose. i could un do almost all of them with bare hands. and in parts it looks as though the gasket is shot. but the question i have is could that be the slow oil leak i have? and will the 8 dollar cork gasket do alright for a fix? AND.. what is the best way to paint a valve cover.. ( lime green )

poomwah

Best way to paint it is to clean it ridiculously well, then use a good quality primer before the lime green
I've used both duplicolor engine paint and rustoleum engine paint, I've personally had better results with rustoleum

poomwah

Best way to paint it is to clean it ridiculously well, then use a good quality primer before the lime green
I've used both duplicolor engine paint and rustoleum engine paint, I've personally had better results with rustoleum

spahr69

thank you. and also the cork 8 dollar gasket from autozone.. would that suffice?

Faol

That is the one I used, and I have had no problems.

spahr69

ok good. thank you. i just have to buy that. a K & N oil filter an 6 quartz of something! penzoil decent?

goldenlandscaping

i useed the fel pro cork one too just make sure after about 50 miles of driving with the new gasket that you tighten the bolt the gasket will compress and will need tightening

goalpost95

what about the perma dry gasket by felpro? does that one need any extra sealant like the cork one? or is it worth the extra $40

spahr69

best way to put on a gasket? and im going to clean mine real well. and maybe paint lime green. but i mean. like what is the best way to apply the gasket. i haven't purchased a Haynes manual yet...

pbudzy

use...The Right Stuff..its a gasket sealant its black and it works wonders....I like the cork but as stated earlier make sure you retoque after 1 week, I also use the red thread locker gel when I install the valve cover.

89Laredo

Dont run pennzoil. Valvoline or Rotella is good stuff and has the right amount of zinc for our engines.

spahr69

oh, thats good information to know then. ill pick up 6 quarts of Valvoline tomorrow then. and i will have to buy THE RIGHT STUFF... is that sold at my local autzone?

89Laredo

Should be able to get it there.. Any of their oils will be good..
I emailed Pennzoil about using their oil in our engines, they said there is not enough ZDDP (zinc) and recommended Rotella. Valvoline said their oil is fine.

spahr69

oh, alright then. i will probally pick up valveoline then. after i replace the oil filter and the valve cover gasket a simple job? i mean. it doesnt look hard. except do i have to take out throttle cable to get the head off?