Felpro Manifold Gaskets

95GTV8

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I'm doing a manifold swap this weekend (stock to cobra) i just got the felpro gasket set and i pulled out the instructions and i have some Q's. It has a diagram of the pcv valve and the filter. It says that the crankcase breather filter needs to be replaced. I've never heard of this before, have any of you guys done this? and can i pick these filters up anywhere? Thank you for your help.

 

mytight95

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i just picked one up at advance the other day....... tell them what you want they have it, you might want to change the pcv valve grommet as well to ensure a good seal....i got one as well....they are in the help prducts sections, with the valve cover grommets etc...



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I just washed mine out, with some degreaser and water, but it was kinda new anyway. You could pick on up like he said, their cheep.

 

95GTV8

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allright thanks, if im gonna do this im gonna do it right, so i'll get the new valve, grommit and filter, how much does that cost?

edit: Does fel pro make a kit with the pcv valve and filter? Or is it just a helpful tip, while your changing manifolds do this etc.

 

mytight95

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both part were less than 4$ it'd cost almost that much to get a can of degreaser or carb cleaner.....lol


jason

 

legalize420

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get a new thermostat, screen, grommet, and valve. fyi i got mine from 50resto but im sure you could get it at a local store. throw away the rubber seals that came with the gasket kit and just use a fat bead of permatex black.

 

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legalize420gt95 said:

get a new thermostat, screen, grommet, and valve. fyi i got mine from 50resto but im sure you could get it at a local store. throw away the rubber seals that came with the gasket kit and just use a fat bead of permatex black.

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fatter than I used cuz mine leaks and I get to redo it on Wednesday

 

legalize420

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FlyBy763 said:

fatter than I used cuz mine leaks and I get to redo it on Wednesday

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sorry to hear about that. dont be greedy with the permatex also, not to sound like an ass but have you read the directions on the tube. i think you need to wait like ten minutes then put the intake on and then wait another hour and do little tightnening and then wait another hour and try for another turn tighter. then wait 24 hours from there. something along those lines. either way permatex is your friend good luck

 

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legalize420gt95 said:

sorry to hear about that. dont be greedy with the permatex also, not to sound like an ass but have you read the directions on the tube. i think you need to wait like ten minutes then put the intake on and then wait another hour and do little tightnening and then wait another hour and try for another turn tighter. then wait 24 hours from there. something along those lines. either way permatex is your friend good luck

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I am looking at a tube of Permatex's RTV copper, and it says to apply the RTV, then IMMEDIATELY assemble parts. It dries in 1 hour, and fully sets in 24 hours. No mention of re-torquing the bolts afterwards.

That is how leaks are created, by shifting already dry silicone..
Scott

 

legalize420

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mo_dingo said:

I am looking at a tube of Permatex's RTV copper, and it says to apply the RTV, then IMMEDIATELY assemble parts. It dries in 1 hour, and fully sets in 24 hours. No mention of re-torquing the bolts afterwards.

That is how leaks are created, by shifting already dry silicone..
Scott

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you are right. i just went out to the garage and thats exactly what it says. i looked at my tube of rtv gasket maker and thats the one that has the directions for what i was thinking of. sorry, wrong permatex. either way, FOLLOW DIRECTIONS.