Need valve cover gaskets.

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Ive got some oil leaking out of the valve cover gaskets. Can I get them at a Cummins shop or do I have to get them at the dealer? Will I need anything else also? If Cummins shop can get them. Does anyone know the the part number?
Thanks Jeff H.

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95 Dodge Ram reg cab,2500, T. M. S. Cummins Diesel,5spd, MODS,torque plate forward,star wheel forward,Plugged wastegate, K/N filter,dual exhaust 5'' tips,Lost muffler,fixed cat,Lost turbo silencer, ACCESORIES,ISSPRO turbo & pyro. gauges pioneer cd,Cobra Nighthawk c/b,Wilson whips. Shell Rotella in pan. 120k. on the OD.
Be Where Of The Big Bad Dees

 

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Jeff, don't have a part number, but I suspect the gaskets would not be a problem at the dealer or Cummins. I've had good luck replacing the O-ring under the bolt head that holds the tappet cover in place. Just carry one of the old O-rings to Napa and buy replacements, they won't have a part number, but should have no problem matching up a replacement. They act as both a spacer and a seal and apply pressure to the gaskets. Always stopped any seepage for me.

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"95" 3500, 4WHD, Ext cab. SLT, 5 spd, 4. 10 LSD, Rancho 9000's PacBrake, running boards, Mopar mud flaps, Isspro EGT, 50lb. boost, TST #8, no cat, muff or turbo ring.

 

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Jeff,

If the o-rings are ok and everything is clean the gaskets should seal up ok. They are well made and can be used over. Cylinders 5 and 6 are kind of a PITA to get on just right so they take a bit of care to make sure that they are on correctly.

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Joe George
Eureka, CA

'95 2500 CC auto 4X4,Combo EGT/boost guage,custom switch panel,PacBrake,TST #5,BD valve body,Automatic motorhome steps on both sides,Foldacover hard bed cover,Cummins chrome kit,Black steel grill guard,Front hitch receiver

 

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Joe,

I found my valve cover gaskets were getting a little "Soggy & Bloated" at about 80K miles.

I replaced them when I adjusted my valves.

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94 2500 SLT 4x4 5 Speed, 3. 54 LS, JRE 4" exhaust,Autometer Pyro & Boost gauges, Bosch 215HP injectors, Timing @ 14. 7 BTDC, JRE Stage III #4 plate 270/675, AFC spring kit,Pschotty Air, Optima Red Tops, Geno`s Exhaust Blanket, Synthetic lubes throughout.

 

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HEMI®Dart,

That's very interesting. Some of my gaskets are original(I messed up a couple when I put the chrome kit on and had to reuse old ones). There is 142K+ on my truck and they all still look good. I've replaced the o-rings a few times because I've messed them up taking the valve covers off, but the base gaskets are ok. I take the covers off when I polish the chrome because it looks terrible if I do it with them on. Too much stuff in the way.

 

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I replaced the gaskets on my '96 in April. The Cummins part number was 3902666
- about 22. 00 for the set of six from Cummins. Don't forget the previously mentioned o-rings as they don't come with the gaskets.

RA Dreher

 

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Be sure you use the black gaskets, not the light gray. The latter swell, crawl out of position, and leak.

 

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Looks like I'll try O-rings first since they have that smashed look.
Thanks boys. #ad

 

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Another source for the Valve cover gaskets on the weekend is at your local Case implement dealer. The current skid steer loaders made by Case have a 4 cyl cummins engine. The gaskets for the 6P (6 something) engine are the same as the Dodge Cummins. $24 for the 6pack.

Bubba