1984 C10 4.1L valve cover gasket, I am confused

[zieg85]

OK, went to AutoZone for a valve cover gasket and the picture they showed me doesn't look like the one I need.  Do you go for it and trim the extra off?  This is the first valve cover on an I-6 I've done in a very VERY long time and I remember it being on the non-integral head.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Felpro-Valve-Cover-Gasket/1984-Chevrolet-C10-1-2-ton-P-U-2WD/_/N-ik2xdZaliz0?itemIdentifier=67205_995323_2034_

I what it says I need but the bottom part of it isn't part of the gasket, it is more like the old style.

What say you???

[bd]

That gasket is for the 1979 forward integral head 250 (5 bolt holes along the straight side).

The 1978 & prior non-integral head 250 had 3 bolt holes along the straight side (Fel-Pro #VS 13173-1).

[zieg85]

Thing is BD, I have the 5 bolts on the left side, I just don't have the extra stuff on the right, do you just cut it off?

[bd]

As long as e/g else looks correct, that is what I would do.

[zieg85]

I think I remember a valve cover gasket like the one is showing on the first integral headed I-6's which I thought they all still were that way.  Gasket is only $10 so it isn't the end of the world if I cut it and it doesn't work

[bd]

Or... you could use a good chemical gasket.  Once you pull the valve cover off, whether it will work or not should be evident.  Wait until you get it apart before cutting.

[zieg85]

I will pick up one tomorrow when I am out, small leak but more importantly I want to snug up the rocker arms, I have at least one really noisy one...

Thanks for the reply!!!  I really appreciate it.

[cali6shooter]

I had same issue with my 80 c 10 with the i6 I cut it but it leak wonder if I cut to much or just the garbage cork failed also question for everyone can I get a rubber or blue gasket for my valve cover

[cali6shooter]

I will pick up one tomorrow when I am out, small leak but more importantly I want to snug up the rocker arms, I have at least one really noisy one...

Thanks for the reply!!!  I really appreciate it.

Can you get a rubber gasket I have 1980 c10 same engine the cork seems to leak always

[bd]

I had same issue with my 80 c 10 with the i6 I cut it but it leak wonder if I cut to much or just the garbage cork failed also question for everyone can I get a rubber or blue gasket for my valve cover

You should start a new thread.