Re: Another trick...

["Charles E. Whitney" <clncrew@ziplink.net>]

Woolston Craig wrote:
> 
> Checked the valves on the '71 Fastback this weekend and in the course of doing so noticed that it was time to replace the
> gaskets.  When I install a new valve cover gasket, I de-grease them and scrape any old gasket off with a razor blade.  Then I
> apply a light coat of Form-A-Gasket to the inside of the cover where the gasket goes.  Let this tack up and then set the gasket in
> place.  Then I apply a light coat of multi-purpose grease to the surface of the gasket.  I find that by doing this I can go 2-3 valve
> checks (3000 miles each) before replacing the valve cover gaskets and not have them develope any leaks.  Just some tricks I
> have learned over the last couple of years.  Was wondering if anyone else did this or had some other helpful tricks...
> -------------------------------------
> Craig Woolston
> '70 Sqback and '71 Fastback
> cwoolsto@ladc.lockheed.com


I don't know what different kinds of valve cover gaskets are out there, 
but I always get a sort of "rubberized" version that is very durable and 
lasts 2-3 checks before replacement.  

I don't go to too much hassle with them since they are so inexpensive.
When I'm down buying stuff, I pick up several so I always have spares.

Charlie
'67 square
Avon  Conn.