If you're looking at buying a set of the trick new red silicone valve cover gaskets, here's the source -
The advantage is they are reusable and thicker, to seal leaks better, but don't pay $50 for them in a Weltmeister package. Even at the swap meet booths at GAF they were going for $30 a set and $10 for the sump cover gasket. Direct from the guys who make them below, the valve gaskets are only $20 for a set of 4, and the sump cover gasket is $6.
http://www.realgaskets.com
John Gray
70 old air
86 middle air
95 new air
are these the same as Pelican sell?
Sure looked the same to me. Packaging, material, everything. I believe everyone reselling these is getting them from this same source that is making them in Tennessee.
John Gray
70 old air
86 middle air
95 new air
The ones Pelican sells come from Bob Breshears at Appbiz - maybe this is where he gets them from ? They certainly look the same...
Andy
Early 911S Reg #753
R Gruppe #105
I bought a set a while back and had no problems. Real Gaskets specializes in aviation engine seals where leaks I am guessing are highly unwelcome.
Bret Davis
1968 911L
Member
I'm interested in a red silicone lower VC gasket for the earlier 6 hole pattern used on my '67.
I talked to Harold Carter at Real Gaskets Tennessee today and learned he does not presently make a 6 hole configuration. However he would give serious consideration to making it, if there is a market for it.
Anyone already know of a source? I'm very skeptical, but does anyone have any experience that says a later design silicone gasket will seal an early 6 hole VC?
Is anyone else interested in red silicone lower VC gaskets for the early 6 hole VC design??
Best Regards,
Bob
Bob Schaefer
‘67 911S Canary/Lemon yellow, sunroof coupe produced w/100L tank. Until determined otherwise, 306943S appears to be 1 of 1, and among the earliest 911’s with a 100L tank. The 911’s initial participation in a competitive event, the 1965 Monte Carlo Rally, was fitted with a 100L tank (#300055). Seeking additional info on earliest 100L tank fitments to 911’s.
‘70 914/6 (2.7l RS spec engine, but searching for 6404915 original)
Hi Guys -
Has anyone installing the Real Gaskets noticed that the holes aren't quite big enough for the M8 studs? I got a set for my '67 (using the later gaskets as a pattern), and find the studs must be pushed thru the holes.
Best Regards,
Bob
Bob Schaefer
‘67 911S Canary/Lemon yellow, sunroof coupe produced w/100L tank. Until determined otherwise, 306943S appears to be 1 of 1, and among the earliest 911’s with a 100L tank. The 911’s initial participation in a competitive event, the 1965 Monte Carlo Rally, was fitted with a 100L tank (#300055). Seeking additional info on earliest 100L tank fitments to 911’s.
‘70 914/6 (2.7l RS spec engine, but searching for 6404915 original)
Bob at Applied Business Concepts here, we do also manufacture valve cover sets for the early 911s.
Give me a call or drop me an email
Bob
bob@appbiz.com
310-539-6183
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