Valve Cover Washers

towd-dude · Post by **towd-dude** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 5:26 am

[FONT=Comic Sans MS]I think someone once posted a thread about some rubber coated washers use to seal the valve cover hold down bolts. Possibly even mentiond they were sold by Napa. I have searched but can't find that thread. Can anyone help me out??? Or let me know what you use (except "O" rings).[/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS]Bob[/FONT]

newmanx59 · Post by **newmanx59** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 12:51 pm

These are what I used:

It's called a "Stat O Seal" and I think Earls sells them. I welded the the taper around the hole and machined it flat then I installed the seal and a flat washer on the bolt and snugged it down. I never leaked a drop.

towd-dude · Post by **towd-dude** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 12:12 am

[FONT=Comic Sans MS]Jerry,[/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS]That's the very thing..... Who's "Earls" ?? My valve covers are flat around the hole so these should work fine.[/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS]Bob[/FONT]

newmanx59 · Post by **newmanx59** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:24 am

I bought the seals from the Chassis Shop in Mears Michigan http://secure.chassisshop.com/categories/6317/ I suggest using hardened washers over the seal to prevent the washer from deforming as you tighten the nuts.

towd-dude · Post by **towd-dude** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:48 pm

[FONT=Comic Sans MS]Jerry,[/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS]Joe found them for me, Summit sells them and I'll be at their store today and get some (a bit pricy). I'll take your advise about the washer.[/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS]Thanks,[/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS]Bob[/FONT]