Valve Cover Gaskets

[MOSHO92]

Im doing a valve job and broke a valve cover gasket (the front one). I need to replace it but damn its expensive. Where can i get it cheap, and according to ford parts network there are two a left hand and a right hand (but this engine is transverse!!!)
Which part number:

E9DZ-6584-A RH Valve Cover Gasket $ 29.99
E9DZ-6584-B LH Valve Cover Gasket $ 62.99

Why is one more expensive? Help me out here...

 

[luigisho]

Are these the rubber seals that work in conjunction with the round plug well seal's to seal the top? The only alternative to Ford is the upper gasket set from fel-pro vs50378r. This set has both valve cover gaskets and all the plug well seals for ~$75 from AutoZone.com or special order through the local AutoZone. Rock auto and others have these for a bit more $.

 

[XR4_Xtreme]

don't go to advanced... I just bought valve cover gaskets and garnets and it cost me 90 bucks.

 

[twr]

I got my set from Checker and they had them locally.

 

[Gloffer]

If you want my used ones you can have them for the cost of shipping, should be less than $10 overnight.

They came out during my 60K this month, and look good to me. Of course if you use already been crushed gaskets, you should probably use plenty of sensor safe RTV on re-install.

Let me know.

 

[F-22 Raptor SHO]

A gentle note (ie, I'm not trying to be a **** or anything), but I see the common occurance today on the forum among other posts (this one too) where folks are having gasket leakage problems or in your case a dire situation of broken gasket during major surgery.

The first human tendency is to want the quick fix or the cheap fix when in actuality, we (I mean everyone) needs to understand the risk we are taking by going the cheap route:

1: Cheap fix is indeed cheap, but doesnt work. Result: gotta do it again anyways with the right part.

2: Aftermath of cheap fix: oil everywhere, and possible fire and or engine damage due to loss of oil.

3: End cost of cheap fix: 72.00, plus a second afternoon of taking the engine apart again to repair.

Cost to fix it right the first time: 72.00 from autozone and you get all new seals for plugs and valve covers. Never worry about leakage for another 60k. Yes you might have a delay, but even Rock auto sends me stuff within 2 days. I got the intake gaskets that I ordered on monday on my doorstep by Wed.

So the question bears asking: what is your time worth, and are you willing to work for less than that.

IF you dont have time to do it right, where will you find the time to do it again?

Sorry if this sounds harsh. Just trying to share some life experience here so that you save yourself some time and headaches.

 

[MOSHO92]

IVEYSSHO, that is some good advice. Im going to take it thank you.

 

[EHBOY]

Advanced WILL price match Autozone's price of 71.95 regardless of whether AZ has hem in stock or cannot get them. I just ordered mine four days ago... picked them up today.

 

[EHBOY]

Advanced WILL price match Autozone's price of 71.95 regardless of whether AZ has hem in stock or cannot get them. I just ordered mine four days ago... picked them up today.

 

[masho95]

My friend purchased the Fel-Pro Valve cover from AutoZone. $72 and we had the gaskets the next day. He really needed new ones though as I don't think there could have been more oil in the spark plug wells! oh_my
Spend the money to do it right the first time, that's my advice. Then sit back and cheers
Good luck!

 

[gosho89]

I totally agree with IVEYSSHO, Do the job right the first time is the key. I personally purchase the felpro kit from AZ for the valve adjustments I do for SHO owners in my area. In a pinch I found the local NAPA warehouse stocks the valve cover gaskets seperatley.

 

[Bizzy]

While I would normally agree with using new gaskets. I did not use new ones when I did my upper 60k. I have no leaks, no burning oil, and no problems 4000 miles later. I only used RTV becasue I plan to have the covers off again soon to do cams, and put on powder coated valve covers. I could not justify wasting 70+ on a new set that might come back off in a few months. RTV works better in many place than original paper type gaskets, though even on the valve covers in a very thin bead on the gaskets it seems to be holding up fine.

To each his own I suppose, but if you don't have the extra cash to blow on gaskets or might be doing some work or mods in there in the near future, RTV will work just fine.