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Old 06-25-2017, 05:35 PM
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APEX or Felpro Valve Cover Gaskets?

Hi All,
I am going to be replacing my valve cover gaskets and reading up on FTE says I should go with the rubber ones instead of the cork ones. I was checking on Rock Auto.......do you recommend Felpro or APEX ones?
 
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I've used the felpro set a few times and am happy with them.

Even though they are rubber I use a thin film of silicone on each side of the gasket, it's not technically "needed" with rubber gaskets buts it's cheap insurance, especially if you have excessive blow by.
 
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I use FelPro gaskets myself. No issues.
 
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I've used the cork and the rubber ones. never really had problems with either, but then again, I end up f'ing around with my van so much that I usually replace them before their lifespan has typically ended.
 
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