pp000830

My understanding is that the gaskets shrink and leak, do the make aftermarket silicone gaskets? If yes has anyone here used them?

nine9six

Andy,
After xx yrs of heat cycles, the gaskets become hard and lose their squeeze, and weep. I wouldn't go aftermarket on VC gaskets, unless you like repeating the job prematurely. JMHO

mcipseric

I have a new set of Hargett valve covers with gaskets. Make offer.

Leander

I recently had my gaskets replaced. My mechanic said there's nothing wrong with the original valve covers and there's no reason to spend big dollars to replace them.

Cactus

Pix? Silver or red?

dbf73

993's (including turbos) had OEM plastic valve covers in MY 1995-98. Other than some odd leakage (which metal valve covers are also subject to) they hold up pretty well and are likely subject to a higher heat environment than an oil pan. There is admittedly little to no impact exposure that an oil pan would see. Mixed feelings on my part on this one

AZ Targa

Thank you dbf73 for dragging up this old thread.

haha, I love it...

pp000830

Woha, rarely hear of a technician or service adviser saying such things! Hang on to this guy!!

IXLR8

Just like any other gaskets in time.

Just replace them every ten years, or whenever needed.

On every car that I've ever had that had a leaking valve cover. a new valve cover rubber seal fixed the problem.

nine9six

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