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Review on Premium Quality Beck Arnley 036-1708 Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set - Reliable Seal for Optimal Engine Performance by Bill Kodba

Revainrating 2 out of 5

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I'm having a hard time giving this 2 stars instead of 1 but as I haven't had any leaks yet I'm giving it a second star. If I had to buy again, I would not buy this product and would choose a different manufacturer. I have used Beck Arnley products for many years and have always been completely satisfied with the quality, but this kit seems to be lacking. The valve cover gasket was too long and the width of the rubber too small, so I had to keep twisting the rubber to keep it in the valve cover groove because it kept popping out on power up. I have found that the rubber on the bolt seals is too compliant when tightening the bolts. They bulge under the washers a lot more than the factory set, making it almost impossible to screw the lid on properly. The spark plug seals were quite difficult to fit and fit into the cap but that's not the manufacturer's fault, just poor design. I don't feel up to par. I would return it if I wasn't in distress and needed it.

Pros
  • Not cheap but decent
Cons
  • Nothing