Valve Cover Gaskets

[WKries]

After Going To The Dealer And Purchasing New Valve Cover Gaskets I Read Not To Use The Gray Ones , But To Get The Black Ones. Why Is This And Where Can I Get The Black Ones And What Is The Part Number.

 

[skobylenski]

Supposedly the black ones seal better or something to that effect. I've had grey ones on for the last year and a half, and they seem to be doing just fine, so I wonder if the claim holds water... . sounds like another "oil war" or "transmission war" coming up

 

[BTighe]

i thought the black ones where better if you plan on reinstalling them. i put the grey ones, that cummins sold me, on and have not had any issues.

 

[ARedetzke]

I got the grey ones from NAPA. They've worked fine for me so far.

 

[swankmetal]

i've got the grey ones from napa as well. the only problem that i can see with them, is that they seem to grow. i've had the tops off a bunch in the last month due a broken valve spring, and each time i go to put them back on, it's a royal PITA.



my . 02





dave

 

[PAddington]

I have the grey ones and have not had any problems.

 

[CATCRACKER]

the ones i got from napa are black and say dana on them

 

[Greenleaf]

The black ones I get from NAPA and the grey ones from Cummins. No problems with either.



-S

 

[bgilbert]

Cummins people ! Not a 318. Buy Cummins parts. Cummins only makes the grey ones now. They are reuseable, no silicone needed at all. 15mm bolt, torqued to 18ftlbs.

 

[nvmy74]

I got the black ones from Autozone for $17. 00 for all 6.