 What is the best adhesive to secure cork gaskets to the valve covers? |
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| Geezer914 |
 Nov 26 2025, 05:34 PM
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Geezer914  Group: Members Posts: 2,138 Joined: 18-March 09 From: Salem, NJ Member No.: 10,179 Region Association: North East States 
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Looking for the best adhesive to glue the cork gaskets to the valve covers? What is everyone using? Thanks.
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| rjames |
Nov 26 2025, 05:40 PM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 4,408 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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I go the opposite route. I just make sure the surface is clean and the gasket is where it should be. I've never had leaks and I've been using the same gaskets for a while now, too.
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| Root_Werks |
Nov 26 2025, 06:45 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,853 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(rjames @ Nov 26 2025, 03:40 PM)  I go the opposite route. I just make sure the surface is clean and the gasket is where it should be. I've never had leaks and I've been using the same gaskets for a while now, too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Shouldn't need anything with cork. If the gaskets don't fit, probably not a decent brand. |
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Geezer914 What is the best adhesive to secure cork gaskets to the valve covers? Nov 26 2025, 05:34 PM
brant I don’t like to use glue either
And haven’t tr... Nov 26 2025, 06:09 PM
JamesM
I don’t like to use glue either
And haven’t t... Nov 26 2025, 07:32 PM Ninja I use 3M yellow trim adhesive (Gorilla snot) betwe... Nov 26 2025, 06:17 PM IronHillRestorations Be sure to inspect the valve covers and the sealin... Nov 26 2025, 06:46 PM bkrantz A million years ago I used 3M green "elephant... Nov 26 2025, 08:33 PM emerygt350 I think getting the gasket to sit still while you ... Nov 26 2025, 08:38 PM FlacaProductions The extra thick cork from 914rubber are fine but t... Nov 26 2025, 09:19 PM |
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