best "gasket" material to use?

[burrito213]

hello all,

 

im in the process of pulling my engine because of my transmission issues... based on the fact i will have the engine out i figured id clean it up a little and rattle can some paint on the block.

 

however, i may be looking in the wrong places but, it has been a b**** to find parts for my engine. i have helped make some gaskets for a contractor working on a "hall scott" engine and figured i will do that too.

 

what is the best material to use though.....

 

valve cover

oil pan

and the other areas that need a gasket

 

what is recommended?..... isnt there many types of cork?.... rubber material?.... that thick paper?..:huh:

 

 

any insight would help.

 

 

thanks

[metalmonkey47]

Use a gasket set for the whole engine is recommended, but oily surfaces can be sealed with Permatex Black gasket sealer. Messy stuff though.

[I'm BLUE]

Just use gaskets where you can help it ,,, a tiny bit of sealer is all that is needed if for some reason you feel you need some ( last resort )

 

don't use much if any silicone if you can help it ^^^ MetalMonkey is right ,,, you don't want that shit sucked into your oil gallery/pick up/ or pump at all !!! I have seen many a time people overuse this to SAVE money ,,, and ruin the engine because some of it broke free and starved the engine :blink:

[thisismatt]

Depends on the motor. For newer motors it seems nissan is using a ton of permatex ultra grey, but they designed them to. I'd say if it's supposed to have a gasket, use a gasket, and use the OEM one unless there is a better aftermarket version like there often is for headgaskets.

[nismo dr]

cork = leaks

[burrito213]

hmmm.... all great ideas.....

 

i think my two most important areas are the valve cover and drain pan.... alot of residue around that area

 

once i can get the engine pulled i can see what is there, take some photos, and see what the verdict may be.

[nismo dr]

I couldn't find an oil pan gasket for my L16 without buying an entire gasket kit, just used grey silicone. No leaks.

[king bee66]

friend of mine has had a valve cover gasket made out of cardboard for a couple years, he swears by it

[lil89ram50]

friend of mine has had a valve cover gasket made out of cardboard for a couple years, he swears by it

 

wow thats pretty ghetto! suprised it works

[nismo dr]

friend of mine has had a valve cover gasket made out of cardboard for a couple years, he swears by it

 

oics or it didn't happen :lol:

[king bee66]

haha, he tried to make me one a few months back, i think i offended him when i told him id prefer to pay the 6 bucks for a proper gasket

[burrito213]