Your gasket leaked on my differential 1 week later badly and turned into tissue paper. Your differential gaskets SUCK
@jtmartin84457 күн бұрын
Please make a permadry plus gasket for the ford 4.2l V6
@PaulHenreid13 күн бұрын
I am from Missouri, the Show-Me State. Get those hands greasy and B-roll gasket installation.
@funkyzero18 күн бұрын
This works... until it doesn't. For fancy billet or cast covers and stuff, I might consider a gasket. The issue is with most factory diff covers... they are stamped steel and when discussing a sealed gearbox like a differential case, the gasket allows for compression when you torque down the thin, stamped steel. That creates "waves" in the cover mating surface. The area around the bolts compresses and the space in-between the bolts can buckle upwards. Over-torquing makes the problem dramatically worse on top of it all, and is the cause of most jobs that leak. I recommend using RTV only (with stamped steel covers), and use the stuff designed for gear oil so it won't dissolve or break down. Personally, I use the Permatex brand (it is in a green tube and marked "for gear oil) , but I'm sure there are others rated for this use as well. As always, SUPER-clean surfaces and bone dry after a sterile scrubbing with brake-clean. And even with no gasket and just a thin layer of gasket maker, DON'T over-torque the thing, and DO let it cure before you fill. It may suck waiting, but no leaks is the name of the game here. If you find yourself in that bad spot, spend 30 bucks and replace the cover with a new one and do it proper. Some folks may have good luck using the gaskets, but I've found a 100% success rate using the RTV method and by proper torquing. Fel-Pro makes top-notch gaskets, but I wouldn't use one on this application.
@PNWAdventurer19 күн бұрын
My fel pro gaskets are both too large for my Montero sport. I’m at a “loss” with how to keep it in place. It does not stay at all. Super frustrating
@johnsn1027 күн бұрын
What product can I use to “glue” the gasket in place bc on a ram you need to jam it back in place and the gasket keeps getting pulled out of the grove
@nelloagostini4389Ай бұрын
Always 👍👍
@BigDipper79Ай бұрын
That’s awesome v
@belloa3026Ай бұрын
I just installed new FelPro vs13379 gasket without sealant. It leaks a little by bottom corners. Should I remove and and sealant?
@abrahamcastro5864Ай бұрын
Thank you God bless y'all
@user-sq9qn6hk6mАй бұрын
Just bought a set of VS 50247R "rubber" VC gaskets for my 87 F350 6.9 Diesel. Install dry or RTV in the groove? No instructions on the box regarding using sealer. Everyone has an opinion. I'm leaning toward going dry and see what happens. What does John G and Fel-Pro say?
@rayjohnson78862 ай бұрын
I use mostly Fel Pro gaskets on most jobs and on the corners of the timing covers and the corners of the main caps I tried dry before that's a no no that was a lesson learned for me great thing I didn't have to raise up the engine to remove the oil pan.
@TheManic.5-OH2 ай бұрын
The gaskets on a coyote SUCK! They keep rolling out from under my valve covers.
@theamaturepro2 ай бұрын
I've rebuilt quite a few old engines from classic cars that pretty much used all cork rubber gaskets. I've always used a very thin layer of rtv on the block side to stick it on for instillation. I finally got to build a modern engine a while back and I've gotta say, I'm a huge fan of the blue rubber gaskets! Especially the oil pan, but also the ones that snap into groves. It's such a great improvement and not getting rtv all over myself had me happier than a fly on fresh cow shit!
@theamaturepro2 ай бұрын
I've always used fel-pro Gaskets, but I built an engine a couple years ago and a very reputable mechanic told me to never use them because they're junk. So I bought my gaskets from fel-pro because I make my own decisions and they've never let me down. Engine runs great and doesn't leak. Some people just get weird ideas in their head and others listen to them and follow along. It's easier to follow than it is to think
@xvxbloodwolfxvxcherokeexwo93872 ай бұрын
& the way the other dude says, “conversation”. I just hear Bobby’s World… “Now, don’t-cha-know-Baaahbbi…”
@xvxbloodwolfxvxcherokeexwo93872 ай бұрын
I really hate the way you say gasket, lol.
@Mytwistedvoices2 ай бұрын
I just put the gasket on dry. Normally I use a gasket sealer like permatex 80019. Sunday morning and I ran out of 80019. It sealed dry, it’s been a week.
@theamaturepro2 ай бұрын
This is mine and my dad's biggest argument. He slathers everything with rtv, or gasket sticky as he calls it, and I put everything on dry. It drives him crazy and cleaning up rtv off surfaces drives me crazy. I've not had any major issues. Usually if it leaks I re-torque the bolts and it stops. It's important to loctite everything too
@Mytwistedvoices2 ай бұрын
@@theamaturepro technology has moved on. I’m old and much like him I was stuck on the old ways. The new metals are stronger, oil is resistant, carburetors are gone, techniques improved and tools are much better. The old days metal was more porous polishing techniques were bad. I work with an experienced younger person and they give me “continuing education “ on new products. It was a young person that told me to put it in dry. Use a sealer on one side if you need it to be held in position.
@theamaturepro2 ай бұрын
@@Mytwistedvoices oh yes, the young and old paradox. It's existed since the second generation of humans! What's interesting to me is my dad and I would bicker back and fourth, but with my grandparents generation I listened to anything they had to say and asked as much as I could conjur up. The one thing no amount of education or lectures can teach is the evolving perspective we gain as we get older. I grew out of the argument faze pretty quick, thankfully. But there's still a handful of heated issues with my parents. If there wasn't, I can't imagine life being worth much. We're all very close in my family, there's no actual resentment between us, I realize more every day how damn spoiled I am to have the family I do
@kimhelton55142 ай бұрын
I read the title so watched for 6 minutes and completely missed the part where you installed the valve cover gasket - left scratching my head, oh well, the tiny little spots where the gasket was pushed down just came back up
@turbogetz3 ай бұрын
Tha ks boss u answered my questions you did a better job then my mechanic did.
@denisouncho25133 ай бұрын
Very helpful
@user-db7wj6lp2c3 ай бұрын
I've been using your gaskets for like years 40 years
@user-db7wj6lp2c3 ай бұрын
I'm a master machine for lockeed Martin
@user-db7wj6lp2c3 ай бұрын
I love you guys nice job
@justinrussell23103 ай бұрын
Can I purchase these snap-ups for specific vehicle models?
@petermolnar8667Ай бұрын
They go by thread diameter it seems like
@coreycrosswhite88903 ай бұрын
Does the original molded rubber gasket have to be removed before Installing the felpro one, I would think that it wouldn't seal as good without removing it.
@mariojhorge233 ай бұрын
Great one. Thanks
@potatohamlin52423 ай бұрын
Yea no
@Kylo_Renifer3 ай бұрын
That's nice on a perfectly clean valve cover, but what about when it has oil on it, and the gasket won't stay in? Is there a fix for that? Because that would be useful.
@theamaturepro2 ай бұрын
You're joking, right?
@potatoburger96593 ай бұрын
I got 1 torque in, started the truck ran for 2 seconds, cause i thought i forgot to toque the rocker rail, i took it back apart to re inspect, upon reassembling its already stretched 1inch excess and gotta get new ones 😂
@davem37893 ай бұрын
Why doesn't Fel-Pro make an oil pan gasket for a 7.3 powerstroke?
@DL-ls5sy3 ай бұрын
I agree . For cam cover : dry, no RTV at all.
@renc39204 ай бұрын
Snap up's are a life saver!!
@josephdubiel71294 ай бұрын
Six years in my Subaru Forester. No issues. Excellent product.
@josephdubiel71294 ай бұрын
Put these in my Subaru Forester 6 years ago. So far so good.
@jmcnallyua4 ай бұрын
I have a question can you install a valve cover gasket on a 2012 Kia forte with the motor warmed up the only reason I'm asking is because I have to drive my car to my mechanic to have him put a valve cover gasket on it because mine is leaking
@hundredhead25514 ай бұрын
Sold!! Just bought on Rock Auto largely due to this ad.
@TheMilkTestingMan3 ай бұрын
how did they work out? I'm heavily considering buying as well
@hundredhead25513 ай бұрын
@@TheMilkTestingMan They look to be good quality, but they are not installed yet. The mechanic wants to steam clean my engine to see if there are any more leaks from any other place than the valve cover. Then they will do the work. But,again, these gaskets looked to be of good quality when I opened the package and inspected them. I am confident they will work well and I would say just get them if you need this component.
@Nasa44214 ай бұрын
Do you adjust valve after replacing the gasket?
@karrpilot70925 ай бұрын
I have never used them personally, but I did see them installed on a 444 diesel. Very impressive.
@michaeljamison82545 ай бұрын
How about designing a $50 oil pan gasket that does not require that lousy RTV??
@Shoorit2 ай бұрын
He explains why you need rtv pretty well in this video.
@michaeljamison82542 ай бұрын
@@Shoorit I'm well aware of why RTV is needed, I've built engines for 30 years. If you still have to use it with a gasket that costs more than an entire set does the expensive gasket is pointless. The cork and rubber 4 piece gasket works fine if you slobber RTV all over it.
@Shoorit2 ай бұрын
@@michaeljamison8254 I’m not sure why the cost is so high, but did you see the special clip things that hold it in place?
@jasondillon25675 ай бұрын
This was very helpful. Thank you!
@karrpilot70925 ай бұрын
If you're into an engine for timing chains, etc, you're a fool to reuse a timing chain tensioner. Get out the OEM shotgun and start blasting away. Do it right or don't do it at all.
@Sleeperdude5 ай бұрын
So the takeaway is the more etc the better
@user-cm2fc2bx8m5 ай бұрын
If you're not supposed to use rtv, then how do you get the intake gaskets to stay?
@MrRightNow5 ай бұрын
Can felpro rubber/silicone gaskets (oil pan, valve cover, etc) be reused or do they need replacing every time you take them off?
@stevecarr73385 ай бұрын
You should check out the video I made about this issue. It's very simple.
@gunsandhorsepower6 ай бұрын
Could i do i a thin layer of gear oil specific rtv on both sides of the gasket for my differential
No. If you insist on using a gasket (which I don't recommend at all), install it only on pristine, clean surfaces (the rule is the same for RTV). You need the gasket to bond to the surfaces, which it will do if it is clean, and I mean brake-clean-clean and oil-free. Compression along with heat cycling will bond the gasket to the metal surfaces. It's not a really strong bond and will easily peel off later if you need to remove it, but it's what you need to prevent the oil from escaping. Same rule with rubber gaskets... dry and clean. RTV allows gaskets to slip around a little, especially the rubber ones (which this Fel-Pro gasket is not). So either RTV only without a gasket, or gaskets dry with no RTV. And as always, proper torque. Over or improper torque on a stamped steel cover like this is the worst enemy of all.
@user-mo9im7xr9g6 ай бұрын
My gasket keeps falling out after flipping
@abrahamgallegossanchez682019 күн бұрын
Put little bit of silicone to keep it in p
@draimomdpdr6 ай бұрын
Those spots on the GM V6 valley seals are a pain to seal. Very easy for the seal to fail when not using enough, but using too much just dumps sealant straight down into the block. Adding boost and increasing crank case pressure tends to blow these gaskets out immediately. That's an ancient PC back there.