Was going to adjust the valves on my 01 Cummins, cheapest I found locally was $125 for the valve cover gasket. I've done other valve covers similar to the Cummins and they weren't $125 for a lousy gasket...

Any better alternatives? After 10 years, is the gasket likely reusable?

Rockauto has it for~ $80

HOLY moley. What makes it so expensive? Is it gold plated?

Check Permatex line: http://www.permatex.com/products/Automotive/automotive_gasketing/gasket_makers.htm

Can you just use high temp silicone and forget the gasket?

125 or even 80 beans ....

It is time that CHINA gets hold of that stamping ...


That is a big gasket ... but not THAT BIG and complex.

Is it one of those reusable rubber gaskets? Some of them are very expensive, unlike the cork cheapies.

Many newer Cummins engines have the injector wire harness made into part of the valve cover gasket. Ron

it is reusable, its silicone and i have pulled off my valve cover and reused the gasket multiple times. no leaks.

Thanks, will give it a try...and for those that aren't familiar with that gasket, it's a lot like one on a nissan inline 6. It's a big molded gasket, but $125 worth? I don't think so...

I never used Permatex Gasket Maker in place of valve cover gasket. I applied RTV Blue with used valve cover gaskets. For $80-$125 gasket, I would try something. I have applied "Permatex Blue" in place of thermostat housing gasket, water pumps and timing covers.

You should be able to reuse it. If not.

http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo.asp?number=3935878

If you can't re-use yours, you might be able to call 10sec440 and ask for his. After the pics he posted, I'd say he's pretty much done using his.