need opinion on gaskets

stykthyn

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this is my first time rebuilding a 5.0. who has the most complete gasket kits? every time I look at one is say bla bla bla does not include oil pain, water pump gaskets etc etc. I already have all the rings and the bearings and freeze plugs are already installed on the block. I just need to find a gasket kit that has everything I need. I hate cobbling things together.

 

Cobra912

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I bought the Ford Racing engine gasket set which has everything for a rebuild. Of course you'll need things like throttle body gaskets, upper intake etc. if you need them which it doesn't come with. It's really justed packaged Fel-Pro stuff.

I ended up purchasing different Fel-Pro rubber/steel valve cover gaskets instead of the included cork ones and a 1 piece rubber oil pan gasket instead of the 4 piece. I'm still in the process of putting it together but it seems to be going well with this set. It goes for around 92 US on ebay.

 

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i think felpro has it

 

stykthyn

I want to measure mine. It doesn't look that tall.

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uggh, cork.

 

ShortThrow50

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cork ones are actually pretty good for valve coves dude. thats what i use

 

stykthyn

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I have had too many issues with leaky cork gasket and removing the garbage is a chore all in itself. I would gladly pay double for a kit that did not have cork in it.
for valve covers silicone is the only way to go. you can use them over and over and over and over again.

 

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ShortThrow50 said:

cork ones are actually pretty good for valve coves dude. thats what i use

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+1 I have not had a problem with cork valve cover gaskets either.

 

Cobra912

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well it was recommended to me to pick up both the Ford Racing rubber valve cover gaskets and 1 pc. oil pan gasket. I think I picked up both for like 35 bucks from the local shop........