Installing Fel-Pro Cork Rubber Valve Cover Gaskets

I’m a video kinda guy. This is actually a really good video of what we should do… let’s do this

If available, I tossed the cork gaskets into the trash bin and got the metal rail gaskets with rubber lining.

Did that on my 327 Chevrolet valve covers and never had another leak.

Thank you for posting this; I'm doing a full rebuild on my 2001 Xterra and the oil pan gasket for the KA24DE calls for a cork rubber gasket. I ended up getting a Fel-Pro gasket.

I remember the old-school mechanics who taught me saying to not use RTV gasket maker on cork rubber. What threw me for a loop was removing the old oil pan and finding the shop that had done the oil pan gasket when I bought the vehicle had used some kind of sealant to bond the gasket to the pan.

I'm replacing the original pan due to deep rust, otherwise I wanted to double-check what procedure was correct prior to reassembly. Your video was quite informative, I'll be sure to read up.

Is the blue side supposed to go on the block? One side of the gasket has blue and the other does not. Does it matter?

how do you get the cork gasket soft ??

I've seen videos recently where guys are recommending spreading petroleum jelly over the the cork gaskets . what are your thoughts on this ?

Cork gaskets use Gasgacinch or Indianhead Shellac. Seals cork gasket pores.

What we as customers/ users of Felpro gaskets, and I have used and sold them since 1978, is why, I mean why don't they make the silicone gaskets with the steel reinforcement and anti compression sleeves for the transmission pans of all the popular American transmissions that are used in performance applications? Or more models of engines for the valve covers?

I was taught in the early 60's by some older wise mechanics to turn your pan or cover rail upside down on a piece of wood and place the ball peen side of a small hammer against the bolt holes one at a time stiking the flat side of that hammer with the flat side of another pushing the bolt hole straight in line with the pan rail. This helps the pan or cover to not leak!!!

Hey Pete, you ever use the Fel pro corkprene gaskets for the China wall on a SBC? I got a set that came with the Fel pro intake gaskets. Seem like they would work better than just the bead or sealant. ??

Excellent, thorough and important video, where the devil can be in simple details- a leaking valve cover gasket is a very common and annoying problem well covered here. Also with rubber gaskets now FAR more expensive, people are going back to "kork", such as myself! Thanks!

Often called corkprene. A combination of cork and neoprene.

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Geez Pete, just in time! I’m installing a Fel-Pro gasket like this on my 59 GMC in the next two weeks! Thank you very much. Sorry I haven’t been texting you for advice lately, I know you miss me and my 270😂😂

Having no problem with leaks on my 302 engine that was rebuilt about 2 years ago...using Fel-Pro gaskets. What I do have a problem with is my e4od transmission. No matter what type of gasket I've used, I end up with leaks. The real problem, in my opinion, is that the e4od stamped steel pans are not made to handle the recommended torque spec...which is 10 - 14 ft lbs. I tossed my original pan, bought a stamped steel Derale pan...and got the same bolt indentations in the pan...that caused a leak...and it was just a matter of time. I've used RTV...and no RTV...and there is really no difference. I keep spending money....and am waiting for a Moroso pan...with a billet flange, that shouldn't flex when I install the pan bolts at the recommended 10 ft lbs. My thought is that, for flexible pans, the manufacturer really should be supplying braces, as I have on my oil pan, to prevent pan warping and bolt indentation that causes leaks persistently. Also bought a neoprene Moroso gasket...and will be installing it without rtv/sealant, so it can be reused whenever I open up the pan again. Honestly...these large transmission are a pain in the ass, in regard to leaks from the pan. I'm hoping to have found the best solution. Will know in a few weeks.

I had no clue about those tabs. Been doing it wrong for years.

Fantasic details, thank you. Cant wait to watch head gaskets video next.

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