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Valve Cover Gasket [Early Bus/All Waterboxer]
Single
$15.00
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Valve Cover Gasket [Early Bus/All Waterboxer]
| Product: | 113-101-481F |
|---|---|
| Works With: | 1968-1971, 1983-1991 |
| Manufacturer: | GoWesty/Quality Aftermarket |
| Availability: | Good Stock |
$15.00
Valve cover gasket. Crafted from superior GoWesty Durogreen.
Fits: 1968-71 Bus and 1983-91 Water-cooled Vanagon. Sold in singles or pairs.
Who said you can't reinvent the wheel?
The valve cover gaskets on your waterboxer-powered Vanagon are made of the exact same 1930s-technology cork material that was used on every VW Bug engine since 1948. It is a wildly outdated choice for the application. Not only is the cork very rigid to begin with, but it only gets harder and more brittle as time goes on. It shrinks. It swells. It does everything but seal! The result is a never-ending drip drip drip from your valve covers.
Introducing a 21st-century solution to this age-old problem: The GoWesty DuroGreen re-usable valve cover gasket made of Viton. But we didn't simply change the material and call it macaroni. Far from it! Instead of just a flat-sealing surface like the original design, we incorporated two thin V-shaped beads on both sides for even better sealing. We also added locating/tell-tale "fences" all around, inside and out. These fences keep the gasket in place during installation, and the outer fence prevents "sucking in" (a common problem with the original flat design) and doubles as a visual indication that the gasket is in place all the way around—eliminating the guesswork! Check out the video tab!
The valve cover gaskets on your waterboxer-powered Vanagon are made of the exact same 1930s-technology cork material that was used on every VW Bug engine since 1948. It is a wildly outdated choice for the application. Not only is the cork very rigid to begin with, but it only gets harder and more brittle as time goes on. It shrinks. It swells. It does everything but seal! The result is a never-ending drip drip drip from your valve covers.
Introducing a 21st-century solution to this age-old problem: The GoWesty DuroGreen re-usable valve cover gasket made of Viton. But we didn't simply change the material and call it macaroni. Far from it! Instead of just a flat-sealing surface like the original design, we incorporated two thin V-shaped beads on both sides for even better sealing. We also added locating/tell-tale "fences" all around, inside and out. These fences keep the gasket in place during installation, and the outer fence prevents "sucking in" (a common problem with the original flat design) and doubles as a visual indication that the gasket is in place all the way around—eliminating the guesswork! Check out the video tab!
1) This outer lip on our GoWesty DuroGreen Viton valve cover gasket serves two purposes: It indicates that the gasket is in place all the way around after the valve cover is snapped on and it also serves to hold the gasket in place while installing the valve cover, especially when doing the job in-car. However, it does not have to be continuous and can be snipped or cut to clear anything that it interferes with that would keep it from lying flat or keeping the gasket in place while the cover is placed over it. The photos below show an example of a particularly heavy mold line on an AMC cylinder head. Simply snipping the lip on the gasket would allow it to lay flat and in place while installing the valve cover. For Type 1, Single-Port engines, the top of the gasket will need to be snipped. See the diagram below on where to snip the lip.
2) The gasket is made a little shorter than the length around the surface on the head on which it sits. This is by design because even a slightly too-long gasket is next to impossible to install. Before putting the gasket in place, stretch it manually a few times until it is exactly the right fit on the cylinder head sealing surface. You will see next time you remove the valve cover, the gasket will have taken the exact shape of your cylinder head and never lose its pliability.
3) These gaskets are to be put on DRY. No glue or sealant is recommended.
What is Viton you ask?
Well, Viton is a fluorocarbon-based fluoroelastomer. Cool! It is considered one of the best synthetic rubber materials available. It is known for its ability to withstand extreme temperatures and fluid resistance, making it the ideal material for harsh environments. It is often used in the aerospace and automotive industries where exposure to high temperatures, fuel, oil, and other chemicals is common. It is tough and durable, with great abrasion and tear resistance. It is famous for its fluid resistance and ability to withstand exposure to aggressive fuels, oils, acids, gases, hydrocarbons, and other chemicals. Viton also has a strong resistance to UV exposure, oxidation, ozone, weathering, and molds. So yeah, it is really good stuff!
The material used to make this Viton (FKM) product conforms to the following testing standards: ASTM D-2240, D-412, D-792, D-573, and D-471
At GoWesty, we know materials matter, especially when it comes to elastic polymer (“rubber”) parts. Do you ever wonder why OEM parts seem to last many years, but often the replacement parts break down in a matter of months? It’s because manufacturers had to support every part of their vehicles for at least ten years or suffer the consequences of customer dissatisfaction and ultimately loss of sales. The devil is in the details when it comes to the stuff of which parts are made. Just because it looks the same doesn’t mean it is the same! You can have two identical-looking parts in your hand and one of them might be complete junk. If you have a DuroGreen GoWesty part in your hand, you can rest assured it is made of the very best, high-quality material for the application.
We make our proprietary polymer parts green so you can tell it is a genuine, properly engineered, maximum-durability part available only from GoWesty!
Every DuroGreen product comes with a 10-year, no-hassle, 100% satisfaction guarantee.
- No-questions-asked refunds are available within the first six months. If you don’t like it, return it for a full refund.
- 10-year replacement warranty coverage applies to the original owner for any DuroGreen item that is used for the intended application.
- Coverage applies to material defects only. If a product fails within the coverage period, we’ll replace it.
- Labor and shipping fees are excluded.
Reference numbers can be OE part numbers, superseded part numbers, and compatible part numbers. We provide this information to help ensure you're getting the right part for your needs.
- 113-101-481F
- 113101481F
Proposition 65: This product may contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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J
The gasket is excellent quality, I love the durogreen stuff and you can see the way its made how it goes on one way, so there is a channel on the gasket that so it can be centred on the cylinder head.
B
Awesome product
A bit trickier to get on right but see how they hold up long term.
K
Fit perfectly, no more leaks
J
Leaks B gone. No more oil saturated cork failures. Pretty easy to install but with usual obstacles to navigate around.
L
gasket
T
I like the material the gasket is made of. It's a great fit for a 2.1 mv engine
J
Simple and it works, don't complicate things.
L
Seven years after I rebuilt my engine with a Go Westy kit I had my first oil leak! After replacing my valve cover gaskets I'm good to go once again!!
E
One was leaking, so I replaced both of them one afternoon. Went smoothly with no surprises.
E
good price, no doubt they fit. is not too hard of a job