Valve cover gaskets

Discussion in 'Race 400/430/455' started by badbuik, Aug 13, 2003.

  1. badbuik

    badbuik Well-Known Member

    I had a question regarding valve cover gaskets; On a race motor running a vacuum pump, What would work best? I'm sure any parts store would have gaskets, probably reasonably priced too, would they be provide good enough a seal, or like most Buick parts, do I need to by the "extra special super sealing gold cored gaskets, only available from top dollar parts"???
    Thanks, Gary G.
     
  2. GS Kubisch

    GS Kubisch THE "CUT-UP" BUICK

    Gary
    I just use the ''parts store'' black neoprene.
    I glue them to the valve cover w/ 3M weatherstrip adhesive and they're good for years of service w/o leaks.
    I do run an air pump and the seal is good for that too.
     
  3. badbuik

    badbuik Well-Known Member

    Thanks Gary, I'll be heading to Auto Zone. One step closer for the Nitrous 470! Hope to be on the dyno iin a month. Gary G.
     

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