Valve cover install with no leaks by Scared Shiftless
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- čas přidán 28. 11. 2013
- Mark at Scared Shiftless shows you how to fit a valve cover and replace the gasket with no oil leaks! After market valves covers can cause oil leaks. Check the intake runner to valve cover before installing. Glue only one side and do not use silicon! Mark rather shave his head with a cheese grader than use silicon.
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These older 240p resolution videos ALWAYS have the golden nuggets. Ty
Probably the best valve cover install tutorial on the web.
The 440 in my car was leaking badly from a valve cover. I’ve never done a valve cover gasket before. I was reading online, everyone said to use RTV to seal it.
To me that didn’t make sense as in my mind that would compromise the mating surface once it’s set.
Then I stumbled across this video and you reiterated what I was thinking.
Didn’t know about the contact adhesive trick.
Anyway I decided to go with what you said, I used your technique and it worked, first time.
Thank you very much for this video and spreading the right method 👍
I could have been wasting many hours, gaskets and profanities if I hadn’t lol
I've been fighting valve cover leaks on a high performance built 351c and tried various rubber and synthetic foam gaskets, with and without rtv, without any success for over 9 months now. Tried it Mark's way after watching this video with Felpro Cork Blue Stripe gaskets and spray adhesive and it worked perfectly; No Leaks At All! It is so nice to check the engine after a spirited day of driving now and find that the valve covers and heads are bone dry. Great video Mark, thanks for helping everybody with this one.
+Shelby Runner Thank You
What a clear, concise and to the point video without all of the bs CZcams filler 👍🏼
I’ve gotten many tips from different sources on how to do this. All of the tips I received were covered in this one video. Nice job.
Excelllent video I followed it exactly and no leaks! And I’m using stock covers with the stock (small) load spreaders. For anyone using stock covers, spend some time making sure they are flat, mine were bent a lot more than I first realized after decades of improper installations.
Had to leave a post just to say thanks! Purchased new cork baskets and installed them as I knew how. They leaked. Went back to purchase rubber gaskets. Debated whether or not to use them. Found your video, watched it,, and returned unused gaskets and repurchased cork ones. Did exactly as your video suggested and no leaks were evident. Great job sir!
I just used your technique on my 1970 Impala. I have a very similar intake manifold and spark plug wire looms. No silicone, no leaks. Thanks!
Man I wish I had found your video before buying the hard rubber gasket. Your technique works great. Thanks
Thanks for the video, Mark. I tried your technique with new valve covers and cork gaskets and it worked like a charm. I hope you get paid for your knowledge.
Thank You For your comment!
Thanks for sharing mark. Love thee adhesive trick to hold the gasket
Thanks for your great advice have cured my rocker box leak by not using silicon sealer just used cork gasket worked a treat on my 460 big block ford v8 5th time I had done it so glad it's sorted now..no more oily garage floor.
Great video. I'll be replacing the gaskets on my 350SB and never did like the rubber gaskets. The piece of mind here helped a lot.
10 on 10
You explain things very well first video I watch of yours I will follow you
Thank you Mark, great video and info.
Thanks Mark. Just the info I needed.
I've used the soft rubber gaskets with no issues. Glue them to the valve cover, make sure the sealing surface is oil free. Tighten the bolts down by HAND, I don't even take a socket wrench to it. Just the socket and extension, hand tight. Never a leak and I have on heck of a time getting it back off.
Best video tip on valve cover install!!!
This is a very good and helpful video thank you
Great video! Clean & Clear information. Thank you!
Looking at that rear wheel, I think the owner has more problems than a leaky valve cover.
I used rubber gasket and the recommended black silicone sealant on my inline 6 chevy Nova and it has been nothing but disappointment. The silicone melts like ice-cream on high heat and the rubber gasket runs out of line.
I will do it with a thick cork gasket, it just makes more sense, these is more room to squeeze it against the block and it won't change shape under the pressure and heat. Thanks Mark!
I have used Felpro rubber valve cover gaskets without any problems on stock metal valve covers on my small block Chevy . Not a leak yet !
I met this guy. he is cool and smart.
you mean tighten to 25 inch pounds not foot lbs I found out the hard way!
Great advice-thank you
i used the steel cored rubber valve cover gaskets with arp studs dry no rtv or glue torque to factory specs and no leaks at all just layed in and torqued down and it worked better than the cork in my opinion.
These gaskets work well. However have a high pricetag. Mark
very nice work and solid advise thank you
Thanks worked perfectly 👍👍💯
It would be more laborious but looks like there is much more excess material on the intake that can be safely removed than the valve cover. Perhaps take some off of both.
Rubber gaskets are for engines with solid lifters that have to be adjusted regularly.
The best method I found is to get studs from a speed shop and then you just line the studs with the gasget and bolt it on. Soo much easier to line up and install I don't know why chevy didn't design it that way originally and I haven't had a leak.
I am sure glad I watched your video! By the way, I swore it was Nick Saban on video! You look just like him, GO BAMA
Very intuitive thank you
Yes Sir. Excellent video.
I wish all cars had the motor this accessible, it might suck for accidents but for maintenance its a breeze. Also I see your into "Stance Nation" lmao
Thanks for this!
Thanks Mark!!!
Always wondered about this. Thought this was a smart video
Thank you Mark.
Would you recommend the same method for oil pan gaskets? If so, apply adhesive to the pan?
Can I use this method on newer cars 2008 and up ?
Opgi has replacement parts for 68 Pontiac, it isn't rubber, some type of very thick composite. It seems to be the best they offer but I'm not sure if they will hold up but I don't think Edelbrock makes them cork.
Mark, good video, only have one comment, I always use acetone on the edge of the head to get rid of any oil that may have collected from the leak or capalary action can take place and it could leak again.
Thanks again. Psycotoo
Does this technique work sealing the rear axle cover or do ya need silicone on the housing and cover with the gaket in-between?
Good afternoon what did you use to grind that part on the value covers.i have oil leak same issuer you had with covers
Thanks
Im going to have to try this i broke the rules last time i put valve covers on. I put rubber gaskets on with silicone and over tightened it. Nothing but leaks, live and learn. Got cork gaskets gonna do this right this time.
By the way those valve covers look like they are small block chevy. Like dead on.
While I like these instructions in general, 25 lb/ft will distort almost any V/C. And I love how he sprayed that badass 3M "super 77" right next to, and all over the valve cover, the overspray from that stuff makes everything in a 2 foot radius sticky. There is no way I know of to "accurately apply" that super sticky spray.
Nailed it!
I have heard about using adhesive on the valve cover side, but putting the cork dry against the head doesn't seal. I tried this last week and once again they need to be removed. They are leaking. I may just order the $55 blue, steel encapsulated Felpro gasket and be done with it.
So far so good for me
Will this same process work on oil pan gasket?
Thank you!!!
I’ve been battling an oil leak on my ‘85 F-350 460ci. I thought I was doing right by buying the rubber gaskets. But… they leaked. I then thought the valve covers were just bent too bad, so I bought new chrome covers and reused the rubber gaskets. Still leaked. I then, RTV’d both sides of the gaskets. They still leaked.
I ran across your video yesterday and last night used this method. Bought new felPro cork gaskets and adhesive spray. I scraped, peeled, and scrubbed to remove all the old RTV off the heads and the valve covers. Made sure they were cleaned and dry before spraying adhesive. Firmly seated the new gaskets in place. Crossing my fingers that this works. It’s been a nightmare.
Did it work?
Get rid of that rubber fuel line. That rod deserves better. Excellent tutorial btw.
Question because the 3M SUPER 77 spray adhesive is so flammable will the engine ever get too hot where it can cause fire? want to try it but don't want a fire.
Great Question. Since there is no air between the surface you cannot have a fire. Oil is flammable however it needs a good amount of air to catch on fire. No worries. Thank You.
I don't remember seeing the spray can label. I'm guessing 3M spray adhesive. Nice job.
+Jacob James Yes it is.
Great now next time you need to take out the gasket you gotta fight to get it off the cover...
Wish I found your video last night. Really informative. Just installed new rubber gaskets using Permatex blue rtv after my cork gaskets leaked. Looks like it was my method not the gasket. But...why do you say no silicone at all?
Silicon allows the gasket to move. We need the gasket to stay in one place for a good seal.
Makes sense. Thanks for the great info!!!!
Hi Mark, Do you put a little silicon on the bolt threads for the valve cover gaskets? I have leaks coming up from those bolt holes. Nice videos.Thanks.
You can. The gasket should seal the bolts without it. Thank You Mark
Its a great article but the challenge is with steel valve covers not the aluminum units. Please do an article with steel covers. Thanks and Good Luck.
Would it be the same process for an oil pan gasket
Similar! Glue the pan gasket to the block on one side only. Then apply a small amount of silicon in each corner where the main bearing caps are. We have a video for this process online. Thank You for your question.
Can Spray Tack also be used?
Spray adhesive is Contact Cement in a spray bottle whatever brand it is.
I feel like an idiot. What did I use? black RTV silicone on both the valve cover side and engine side! I really hope these valve covers don't leak on me for at least a few years so I can lick my wounds and do them again.
Pretty Funny! Lets hope for the best. Thank You
You know, thinking back, in the old days when you picked up a three dollar cork gasket and sealant, you were good for 30, 40k miles. Nowadays with 20.00 rubber gaskets, they never stop leaking! On two of my cars, the only gasket you can get is a FelPro rubber gasket and they just leak. I've tried them with and without sealant and they just never stop leaking. Thinking as a last resort about getting the "make your own gasket" stuff. Any thoughts on that stuff? I think it's copper or bronze?
The rubber gaskets have been a problem. However we found that it we apply a small amount of permatex sealant on the bolt threads this keeps the bolts from loosening on the rubber gaskets. We think it is from cooling and heating of the engine that loosens the bolts. We do not have this problems with cork. Try using some sealant on the bolts threads when installing the gaskets. However getting a nice set of cork gaskets is best. Thank You for your comment.
@@MrScaredshiftless what brand cork gasket did u use
Thanks for the info, never knew u could put a gasket on this way. Only question I have is how does one prevent the gasket from becoming rock hard or brittle with no-lube? The RTV i should assume helps with lubrication and not just sealant. But I'll give this new technique a shot on my Ford 390 have a terrible leak from ole valve covers bought new edelbrock covers and fel-pro gasket, let's see.
Over time all gaskets will get dry and brittle. This is part of the reason they leak. Mostly from the heat drying out the gasket. Not much we can do about that. You should be good for 50k or more with no problems! Great question! I am sure you will have a great outcome! Thank You.
Mark Boice well success no more valve cover leaks! But soon Realized I have a intake manifold leak ahhhh, coming down back right down the bell housing.
Well anyways technique does work and I used cloths pins (plastic or wood)to hold gasket in place over the bolt holes while it dried. And lastly since ford differs slightly than GM gaskets I had to cut the little tabs off that go thru valve cover because modern cork gaskets will not fit though slots for classic valve covers. Those are only 2 things I did differently. Thanks again for the advise.
What kind of 3m adhesive was this
Doesn't matter, as long as it is spray adhesive they all perform the same. It is contact cement in a spray can dries instantly.
How long should I wait too turn it on after doing exactly this ?
You can start it right away. No need to wait for a drying time. Thank You for your comment.
Mark Boice thanks a lot man appreciate it ! No one ever responds to comments anymore
15 minutes
Is it ok to use red rtv as the gasket for the valley pan?
We use spray adhesive on the block side only. This will hold the gasket in place so you can get a tight seal. Silicon on this part has caused nothing but oil leaks for us. Thank You for the question.
What do you recommend for the adhesive?
3M Spray 77
No Valve cover should have more than 6 lbs of torque. Period and you can do that without a torque.
Can this be used the same for transmission gasket on a turbo 350??
For Sure! Works great. Only apply glue on one side. The pan side. All Good!
25 ft lbs is typically too much torque for stamped steel valve covers.
Twang n bang up next !
This goes against everything I have been told and taught. I'm not saying it doesn't work because I haven't tried it yet. I would like to see it tried on a set of steel covers.
PCcopeland Works just as well! No Worries!
Have you tried this on other gaskets like the oil pan, front and rear main seals etc.?
Yes works Great! we have other videos that address this. Pan gasket no oil leaks.
That is less than 25 ft. Lbs
Lol NOT 25 foot lbs.