Re: [Chrysler300] Hemi Valve Cover Gasket advice needed

I read that you should use gasket cement/RTV only on head side. That way you can remove VC and not destroy gasket. I always use petroleum jelly on dry gaskets.

Gary

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Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2018 12:41 PM

To: Bob Jasinski

Cc: Keith Boonstra ; Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Hemi Valve Cover Gasket advice needed

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On Jul 19, 2018, at 3:04 PM, 'Bob Jasinski' rpjasin@xxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300] <Chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Keith et al,

Jumping in here to ask a question regarding installation of cork valve cover gaskets. What do other club members coat them with prior to installing? In the past, I have coated them with black RTV gasket sealant , but I’d like to know if that is the best option. On my ram 300G, I coated the gaskets with RTV a number of years ago, but they have been leaking for quite a while, so I’m not sure that is the best option. Having written that, I know the 4 bolt type tended to leak more than the later 5 bolt covers, so if and when I pull those rams again to fix the leak, I sure would like to get them leakproof, and appreciate any advice in that regard.

Bob J

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Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2018 10:54 AM
To: Ray Melton <rfmelton@xxxxxxx>
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Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Hemi Valve Cover Gasket advice needed

Thanks, guys. I just called HotHemiHeads and ordered both the cork gaskets (no silicone ones available anyway), and also the spark plug tube seals. Should b ehere in a couple of days.

I appreciate your help.

Keith

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On Thu, Jul 19, 2018 at 12:46 PM, Ray Melton <rfmelton@xxxxxxx> wrote:

Hello Keith -

I got gaskets (and a LOT of other parts) for my '57 300C from Bob Walker at www.hothemiheads.com 336-352-4866 Cork or black fiber are $16.00/set. (I used the cork ones - they fit fine and no leakage.) Very knowledgeable, quick and friendly, with personal conversation and advice from Mr Walker himself. In particular, it was he who spearheaded the nationwide effort to have STD/STD rod and main bearings reintroduced by King Bearings (Israel) after Federal Mogul and Clevite 77 stopped carrying them. Good people.

Ray Melton

On 7/19/2018 9:40 AM, kboonstra@xxxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300] wrote:

What do the experienced advise regarding valve cover gaskets for the '57 hemi engine?

I called our local NAPA and the gentleman I talked to did not come up with a reference number for these. When I look online I see that perhaps Felpro may make what I need, and that Summit or JEGS may be the seller for them.

I also question whether to go with with standard cork gaskets, or to look for silicone rubber ones. All the photos I have seen of silicone gaskets show them in a bright blue. That would look way out of place on a car from the '50s, so unless someone makes them in clear I would lean to using the good old cork ones.

What advice and thoughts am I offered?

Thank you.

Keith Boonstra

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