Re: [Chrysler300] '63 Chrysler - 6 bolt valve cover gaskets

["Gary Barker" <gbarker@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Are you sure you sure you should be using 6 hole gaskets.  My 63 has 4 hole 
Valve covers and gaskets. They still make the 4 hole gaskets.   6 hole 
gaskets used on 4 hole Valve covers will leak.   Gary Barker
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From: "Mark Lindahl" <mplindahl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2008 9:22 AM
To: <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Chrysler300] '63 Chrysler - 6 bolt valve cover gaskets

> Hi All,
>
> I purchased NAPA (Fel Pro) VS50145R valve cover gaskets.  They are stiffer 
> than the typical rubber gaskets.
> These are considered 'premium' on the NAPA website.
>
> Attributes: Product Features:Increased Fluid Sealability. 
> Material:Hi-Temp. Coated Fiber.
> http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPages/NOLMaster.aspx?PageId=470&LineCode=FPG&PartNumber=VS50145R&Description=Valve+Cover+Gasket+Set
>
> My problem is the valve covers have never leaked more since I put these 
> gaskets on!
>
> From the Fel-Pro site, I see they have several material listings, but none 
> have the same wording as the NAPA site.
> http://www.federal-mogul.com/en/AftermarketSolutions/NorthAmerica/SealingSolutions/Products/LeakRepair/PerformanceValveCover/RubbercoatedFiber/
>
> I used the sticky 'Permatex' material, cranked down the 6 bolts, not too 
> tight to let the gaskets seat correctly.
> The service manual torque spec. was probably for 'cork gaskets'?  They 
> were easy to compress, but this material is like a 'hockey puck'.
> I have continued to torque the bolts down, working across the cover, and 
> now I am almost where I fear I may break off the bolts.
>
> If anyone has used these gaskets or other ones that would work better, 
> please make your suggestions.
>
> I tried to buy a premium product, but it has resulted in poor results.
> Before I tear it apart, I would like to hear some advice.  Should I just 
> go back to the standard rubber gaskets?
>
> Thank you,
> Mark Lindahl
> '63 300 Conv.
>
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