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FEL PRO VS 50481 Valve Gasket Review

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Revainrating 2.5 out of 5  
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Description of FEL PRO VS 50481 Valve Gasket

DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES -- Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces. ENGINEERED TO PERFORM -- Proprietary cork-rubber formulation. SUPERIOR SEAL -- Highly conformable to accommodate for the imperfect sealing surfaces. EVERY PART FOR THE REPAIR -- Fel-Pro gasket sets include every part needed for the repair unless otherwise noted. REAL-WORLD TESTED -- Parts are tested on-vehicle and validated to ensure optimal performance on the road.

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Revainrating 1 out of 5

Fel-Pro Valve Seal vs Stock Ford Valve Seal

On the 2001 Ford F-150, cheap covers are difficult to install and it is very difficult to check the fit of the seal at the end towards the bulkhead. The Fel-Pro relied on lugs every two inches to wedge into the valve cover groove (first picture). They didn't stop there with confidence. I ended up buying stock Ford seals (Photo 2) and I'm glad I did. The entire length is keyed to fit snugly in the groove.

Pros
  • Rocker Cover Gasket Kits
Cons
  • Expensive

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Poor quality for valve cover and stem

The quality of these valve cover gaskets is very poor. The screw holes are covered with sandpaper and the gasket is not as thick as the original. They won't stay in the valve cover gasket slot so they fail when installed and you have an oil leak. You don't have to use sealant to drill them in place and when you do; The next time you need to remove the valve cover, there will be a lot of cleaning work to do. I cannot recommend these pads.

Pros
  • Automotive
Cons
  • Expensive

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Best of all, good fit, perfect seal - no more check engine light

They worked great on a 2000 Ford F150 5.4 v8. They must be replaced when replacing the plastic intake manifold. Just a few more wires to unplug and the covers can be pulled out from under the main wiring harness and reinserted, but use one hand to hold the grommet when inserting and carefully inspect the seal from all sides with a small mirror on the handle before removing attract their city. Surprisingly, once the manifold is removed, installation isn't much of a problem.

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  • Gaskets
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  • Outer