mknherhappy Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Looking to replace the valve cover gasket on my 88 MJ with the 4.0. Any opinions on the best type of gasket? Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 A regular ol' cork gasket seems to be working good for me. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddzz1 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Get the felpro rubber one. Its like $40, but well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvtohunt Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Get the felpro rubber one. Its like $40, but well worth it. Any idea on where to order one from? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLHTAZ Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Get the felpro rubber one. Its like $40, but well worth it. Any idea on where to order one from? Thank you. Click here for NAPA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wooky48 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Get the felpro rubber one. Its like $40, but well worth it. Whether you use cork or rubber, may I also suggest using a dab or two of Hylomar sealant (by Permatex), this stuff works better (IMHO) than anything else I've ever used , oh, and it doesn't take much either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildman Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 http://www.rockauto.com FEL-PRO Part # VS50022C1 $4.03 Cork More Info ROL GASKETS Part # VS985 $4.32 Cork/Rubber More Info FEL-PRO Part # VS50522T $34.79 PermaDryPlus® More Info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEAD_NOT_FOLLOW Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Get the felpro rubber one. Its like $40, but well worth it. Quoted for truth. Worth the extra money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comanche87 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 do not i repeat do not use cork. i did it to mine. i recomended it to maddzz1. he also did it. it worth every penny of it. http://www.autozone.com/R,APP681762/veh ... Detail.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 The $4 cork one worked fine for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Get the felpro rubber one. Its like $40, but well worth it. Quoted for truth. Worth the extra money! Soo true. Use some 3M Super Weatherstrip adhesive to stick it on to the valve cover. It's the best gasket adhesive there is. Thats all I used when I was turning wrenches for Mopar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Get the felpro rubber one. Its like $40, but well worth it. Quoted for truth. Worth the extra money! Soo true. Use some 3M Super Weatherstrip adhesive to stick it on to the valve cover. It's the best gasket adhesive there is. Thats all I used when I was turning wrenches for Mopar. Good tip.. I'm going to have to try that,,, I know that that 3M stuff is like thick rubber stringy arse goo... Works good on rubber/plastic trim pieces too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wooky48 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Get the felpro rubber one. Its like $40, but well worth it. Whether you use cork or rubber, may I also suggest using a dab or two of Hylomar sealant (by Permatex), this stuff works better (IMHO) than anything else I've ever used , oh, and it doesn't take much either. Let me add this, Hylomar is a sealant not a glue. If you ever have to take the thing apart again, just carefully peel the (rubber) gasket off, also it gives you plenty of time to set it in place and/or make small adjustments because it does not "skin" or cure. Hylomar was recommended for a timing/front cover leak repair on my car, the cover has no gasket where it sits against the head and has a rubber seal along the bottom edge that is notorious for slipping out of the groove when assembling, so far a year later no leaks at all on the cover. I have found however that it does not hold up at all in situations with gasoline or antifreeze. Good for sealing gaskets and "O" rings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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