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Subject:Re: Valve cover gaskets
From:George Goff
Date:Mon, 30 Sep 2002 22:30:21 EDT

In a message dated 9/30/02 12:20:02 PM, jstric01@CS.FIU.EDU writes:

<< Do you think the gaskets will be
fine if I just reuse them, or should I get new. >>

If you have the usual cork gaskets which go for about a buck a pair,
definitely install new ones.  The last set I bought were Fel-Pro brand, MADE
IN USA.  They appear to be a cork/rubber composition, gray in color with more
rubber than cork in the composition.  They cost a lot more than the others,
but they also have more presence.  For example, they fit the valve cover
exactly without a bunch of gasket glue to hold them in place.  I would use
THESE again after only 500 miles.

George

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