How Do You Replace Valve Cover Gaskets On A 1962-1972 Chevy?
One of the first things to leak on a classic Chevy is the valve cover gaskets. Given their close proximity to the exhaust manifolds, the heat can really do a job on rubber or cork gaskets. Even if you do not run your car often, and only use it for car shows, time can disintegrate rubber and cause dry rot, which will cause a leak. Remove the valve cover nuts or T-bolts. Put them in a magnetic pan so you do not lose them. If you have a straight-6, you will have one long valve cover. If you have a V8, you will have two valve covers to deal with. Look around the valve covers to be sure there are no wires attached to them. Many people use plug wire runners or hangers, and they are usually secured by the valve cover nuts or T-bolts. Remove these and put them in the tray with the nuts or T-bolts. Remove any ground wires that may be attached to the studs. Take note of where they were attached, as you will need to put them back on. If your car has T-bolts, the studs may come out of the head wit
