Valve cover gaskets

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Jan 29, 2005 | 10:48 PM

881504x4

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Valve cover gaskets

I have an 88 F150 4x4 with a 5.0. i have to change the valve cover gaskets. does anyone know any tricks, tips or hints?

Jan 29, 2005 | 11:50 PM

ghostflamed66

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the only think that comes to mind would be to use rubber gaskets insted of cork.
They cost alittle more but they are well worth it. I have always had trouble with cork wanting to smash out of cover,even when using the correct torgue spec.
Wes

Jan 30, 2005 | 08:12 AM

KcinMI

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I agree, the silicone rubber gaskets hold up far better than cork, especially when you have to remove your upper air intake to replace the right gasket.

Jan 30, 2005 | 08:38 AM

pfogle

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Get the really expensive ones with the metal inserts around the bolt holes. You CAN'T squash them out.

Jan 30, 2005 | 11:20 PM

tbirdscott

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From: Willow River B.C.

If your valve covers are tin flip them upside down and use a ball peen hammer to tap the bolt holes back out since they are likely bent from the force of the bolts holding them down.

Jan 31, 2005 | 03:13 PM

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don't over tighten the bolts. if you are going to use short bolts; use a socket with a extension, no ratchet, and only get them hand tight. i used some of the long bolts and didn't need a socket for them.
again, the key is to not over tighten.

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