Do Fel Pro valve cover gaskets need sealant?

Fel-Pro head gaskets are also designed so that no additional sealers are needed. Modern facing materials and Fel-Pro’s proprietary coatings will compensate for minor surface imperfections, resist scrubbing, and provide the proper amount of torque retention to create a true no-retorque head gasket.

Should I use adhesive on valve cover gasket?

Although valve cover gaskets don’t necessarily need sealers or cements, it’s a common practice to glue the gasket to the valve cover. There are a number of sealant choices, too. For this application, Permatex No. 1, RTVs or Permatex High Tack gasket sealant work well.

Do you use silicone on Fel-Pro Gaskets?

Fel-Pro PermaDryPlus® gaskets offer the latest in sealing technology. All PermaDryPlus gaskets feature proprietary in-house molded silicone rubber with strategically placed sealing beads molded to rigid carriers. This provides a perfect fit – with no adhesives – and saves installation time.

Do you need RTV on valve cover gasket?

Due to their shape and design, some molded rubber gaskets necessitate the use of RTV as a supplemental sealer. Please note that RTV is not to be used on the entire gasket; the gasket should be installed clean and dry. RTV should only be used on the corners of the gasket and/or stepped casting areas that have a gap.

Which side of Fel-Pro head gasket goes up?

TOP
“TOP” or “THIS SIDE UP” means that’s the side of the gasket that should be facing you once it’s installed. This stamp is found on Fel-Pro head gaskets for Subaru engines (which have horizontally opposed cylinders). The edge of the gasket with the “UP” stamp must be kept up toward the top of the engine block.

Do I need RTV sealant for valve cover gasket?

What is the best sealant for valve cover gaskets?

Our pick for the best value gasket sealer, Permatex Ultra Black, is a great choice for those times when you don’t have a paper, cork, or rubber gasket and you’re putting parts together that will be subjected to a lot of oil when in use.