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Old 10-13-2017, 11:08 AM   #2
capnduane
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Re: leaking valve covers?

My 55 2nd has a Pontiac 400, but valve covers are similar. I put on a set of chrome steel covers with black rubber gaskets. They started leaking in a few months. Recently got a set of aluminum covers and used the cork/rubber gaskets and no leaks. The chrome covers were thin and cheap, the aluminum covers are much more rigid and composite gaskets seem much better quality.
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