Pan and valve cover gasket install on 440.

sloinker · Dec 14, 2020

The timing cover, water pump gaskets are what I am assuming is blue Garlock. The pan and valve covers are cork. Should I use anything on the cork gasket to aid in sealing or not? I didn't use anything on the Garlock as it is commonly used in industrial applications without any additional sealant etc.
Thanks in advance.

BeatersRus · Dec 14, 2020

if you spent more time searching this forum,
rather than trolling the political forum,you would already know the answer.

however,in a brief moment of pity...
i would rtv them to the covers,not the block if you insist on cork.
key here is to make sure that your valve covers are straight on the flange.
as in,check where the bolts go in,make sure that area is flat and not crushed down.
if they are out of shape use flat boards for a base and tap the areas back out level.

69L48Z27 · Dec 14, 2020

I use Permatex #2 non-hardening on just about everything. Skim coat.

khryslerkid · Dec 14, 2020

Pancake syrup works pretty good on the gaskets. Only thing is I start getting hungry after about five miles of driving.

sloinker · Dec 14, 2020

BeatersRus said:
if you spent more time searching this forum,
rather than trolling the political forum,you would already know the answer.

however,in a brief moment of pity...
i would rtv them to the covers,not the block if you insist on cork.
key here is to make sure that your valve covers are straight on the flange.
as in,check where the bolts go in,make sure that area is flat and not crushed down.
if they are out of shape use flat boards for a base and tap the areas back out level.

Cork is what came with the kit. In the past I have used some #2 Permatex just to locate them but thought I would get the latest thought's on the best technique's. I know many modern vehicles forego gaskets altogether and just use RTV. Your wisdom and technical experience are appreciated.

It's funny that if you have an opposing viewpoint in political matters you are deemed a troll but if you agree with the herd you are good to go. I realize the demographic of this board has dictated its sentiments. Looking back I should have just stayed off the political section and stayed with the non-political aspects of the board. It doesn't change what I believe but incessant arguing, belittling and browbeating accomplish nothing.

BeatersRus · Dec 14, 2020

sloinker said:
It's funny that if you have an opposing viewpoint in political matters you are deemed a troll but if you agree with the herd you are good to go. I realize the demographic of this board has dictated its sentiments. Looking back I should have just stayed off the political section and stayed with the non-political aspects of the board. It doesn't change what I believe but incessant arguing, belittling and browbeating accomplish nothing.

in your particular case,its all in your approach.
dont worry,not many care for my vulcan logic way of posting either.

ps,dont forget to check your flanges.

zyzzyx · Dec 15, 2020

Milodon makes a high quality crush proof pan gasket that works great.

alfaitalia · Dec 15, 2020

I wont use fast hardening crumbly cork gaskets on anything these days.....unless you are going for a max point show car there are so many better and long lived alternatives, Sure they worked fine back in the day (and we took the covers and pans off to do the valves clearances and fix **** so often they were always being replaced so did not have to last long!!!)...but so did crossply tyres...I wont use them now either!!!

wvmarv · Dec 15, 2020

sloinker said:
The timing cover, water pump gaskets are what I am assuming is blue Garlock. The pan and valve covers are cork. Should I use anything on the cork gasket to aid in sealing or not? I didn't use anything on the Garlock as it is commonly used in industrial applications without any additional sealant etc.
Thanks in advance.

Never use cork they just get hard over time and start leaking. I always get the rubber gaskets with the steel inserts for valve covers. They don't leak and can be reused if you need to take the valve cover off for any reason and last forever. On the oil pan I always run a windage tray with the silicone gasket built into it. Also, never use rtv or any of that crap on a gasket unless the manufacturer of the gasket says it is needed for some reason. If you install the gaskets properly that is all you need.

wvmarv · Dec 15, 2020

sloinker said:
Cork is what came with the kit. In the past I have used some #2 Permatex just to locate them but thought I would get the latest thought's on the best technique's. I know many modern vehicles forego gaskets altogether and just use RTV. Your wisdom and technical experience are appreciated.

It's funny that if you have an opposing viewpoint in political matters you are deemed a troll but if you agree with the herd you are good to go. I realize the demographic of this board has dictated its sentiments. Looking back I should have just stayed off the political section and stayed with the non-political aspects of the board. It doesn't change what I believe but incessant arguing, belittling and browbeating accomplish nothing.

I would have told him to jam it up his ***.

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