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Jun 28, 2002 | 02:07 PM

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From: garfield, nj

Car: 86 Z28

Engine: 355 carbed

Transmission: t-5

Valve Cover?

My valve covers are smoking a little bit. Should I try and tighten them or jsut get new gaskets? Which gaskets should I get if tightening doesn't work?

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Jun 28, 2002 | 02:56 PM

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you can try snugging them but sometimes that can make the leak worse.the gaskets i like are the rubber/cork ones.good luck

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