On 07 03/08/06, David Manly wrote: > Doug, > > I agree 110% on the FelPro gaskets, I have had better luck with them than > the Detroit brand. I notice though that most of the engine rebuilders in > this area provide a Detroit brand gasket kit with there remans. Guess it is > a cost issue? > > I really like the premium FelPro valve cover gaskets, blue silicone with the > metal inserts so you can't overtighten, keeps bending the v/covers to a > minimum. Also makes it easy to "fully drive, seated and not stripped" (per > GM speak and recommendations) since you have a finite spacer which comes > down tight.
do you by chance know which ones are these VC gaskets? the felpro catalog lists 3 non-cork gaskets, VS13403R 3/32" thick, VS50259R 11/64" thick, and VS13403T "perma dry plus".... the full engine kit minus the intake manifold gaskets, FS8171PT4, sells at autozone for $90. this includes head gaskets, ex gaskets, val. stem seals, timing/oilpan/water pump,,etc... (the ROL kit is $46). the KS2613, which is also listed as 'engine kit', (int manifold gskt & 2 piece manifolds not included,) is $38. I'm not sure what this includes..,
