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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 03:35 PM
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It seems I have been in need to change the valve cover gasket for quite some time. It's a little messy but so far that's been the worst of it. Today while driving I noticed a little smoke coming out of the rear of the jeep. When I stopped and looked under, it seemed some oil was dripping onto the exhaust.

I was always under the impression that a leaky valve cover gasket wouldn't leak to the point of dripping, am I wrong in this assumption?
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 05:10 PM
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You my friend are very wrong. Ive had covers come in at work pourin goil out. My last xj the cover was so bad even after i fixed it and did the clutch i was still cleaning oil off it. Its an easy job to do. Use the felpro neoprene gasket no the cork
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Kris smith
You my friend are very wrong. Ive had covers come in at work pourin goil out. My last xj the cover was so bad even after i fixed it and did the clutch i was still cleaning oil off it. Its an easy job to do. Use the felpro neoprene gasket no the cork
Thanks. Just never ran into one that leaked that much. I plan to use the felpro. Thanks again.
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 06:00 PM
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Felpro Permadry or Permadry plus?

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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 06:03 PM
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Fel pro gasket that cost about 30$ idk what it is its nepoprene an blue rubber like one
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 06:05 PM
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Vs50458r part number i guess its different for the older alum valve cover
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 06:19 PM
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Thank you.
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