Cheap Gasket source?

[Demonthrall]

'82 gs5500l. Does anyone know where I can get a cheap valve cover gasket? Mine is leaking. Also, what are those half moon things? Where can I get those if needed? The gasket is leaking out of one corner.

Thanks ahead of time guys.

[Nessism]

Z1 Enterprises will have those parts. You can most likely use those half moon pieces as long as you put a skim coat of sealer on the curved surface before you reinstall them.

[Demonthrall]

Another option to is that I found some "all purpose" automotive gasket material at Ace hardware. Is this something I could use for this purpose? It seems kind of "papery", but it is a few mm thick. Thoughts?

[Nessism]

Another option to is that I found some "all purpose" automotive gasket material at Ace hardware. Is this something I could use for this purpose? It seems kind of "papery", but it is a few mm thick. Thoughts?

You can make your own gasket but it's going to take you a while. If you have a hole punch you can use that to make the bolt holes. As for the gasket material, go to an auto parts store and match the thickness of the old gasket. I've made lots of gaskets over the years but can't say I'd recommend making a valve cover since it's pretty large and complicated - too much work for me.

[Demonthrall]

thanks. Where can I get those half moons? Z1 enterprises doesnt seem to have them?

[Nessism]

thanks. Where can I get those half moons? Z1 enterprises doesnt seem to have them?

http://z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=2086

[Demonthrall]

thanks!!!!