Anybody know were i can get better valve cover gaskets then these blue rubber ones from? Any website would be helpful,and i already check my parts stores near me. 95 lt1 thanks

 

You may visit any parts store there is on the web. You have Auto Zone, Napa, Carquest, ORieley's, Summit, Jegs to start with. You should be able to find an up graded valve cover gasket somewhere. Good Luck.

 

What issue are you having with the blue one? You talking about the Fel-Pro ones? I've using those and have had no issue with them.

 

Yes the fel pro ones they done do the job i have changed them 3 times in 6 months.

 

i had put orange felpros on my 3.4 at 89k, when i totaled it at 120k they were still holding up good.

 

Are you putting some silicone on the valve cover mating surface? That's what I've always done and I'm never had to replace any for leaking. What side are they leaking on, head or valve cover?

 

2X i silicone both sides of the gasket with a thin coat, just helps to seal everything up. also when your putting everything back together, finger tighten the 4 bolts than give the silicone like 30 min to dry and than tighten them up all the way (this keeps the silicone from oozing out).

 

When I was growing up I had this older friend of the family tell me that you only use silicon on the highest part of the gasket, never on the bottom side. And on the side facing away from the engine, not towards. I was so young I don't remember ever asking why, sure I did but I don't remember. But I've always done that and I can only remember one time where it didn't work out, but that was because of contaminants.

 

ive always siliconed both sides of every gasket. i remember my dad telling me that when i was younger, he said its because the silicone wont take the direct heat of the engine... my silicone is good up to like 500 or 600* so im not too worried about that.

 

yes i have used silicone and when i take them off it looks like they been on for years. Basic Concept i have a lt1 5.7 V8 but thanks for the info...