Sure, I have bought a few Fel-Pro gaskets that were reboxed OE. You have a better chance getting these if it is for a low volume vehicle and not worth them setting up a production line for them, check out the box at a local store for the COO.
Fail-Pro Gaskets
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That was my thought, what can be trusted…
I actually bought a factory OE GM water pump for this reason. The gasket and the torque to yield bolts. I lucked out, someone who reviewed the pump said please use rtv even though GM doesn’t say to. You don’t want to do this twice as I did…
Good luck OP that’s certainly frustrating…
Last time I bought felpro for a V6, they gave me two gaskets for one bank, and no gasket for the other bank.
Yes me too, good to know. Used Fel-Pro for years - most recently on the upper intake of my Xterra. They were made in USA so I figured OK? Hope I don't need to redo it. If I do I guess its not a giant task, but its not 10 minutes either.
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I remember you posting about issues with Fel-Pro before. And I remember when you done these gaskets. Sorry about an early failure. When we have to get aftermarket gaskets at work that’s all we get is Fel-Pro and I have not seen any come back so far so that’s good. I’ve only ever used Fel-Pro gaskets on my personal stuff too and never had a problem. Hopefully you can find ones that will last longer. I have always wanted to work on a Previa lol. The most I’ve ever got to do for one was an oil change.
Just re-did FELPRO head gaskets on a small block Buick we did 3 years ago. Oil weeping ever so slightly. These blocks have an oil passage thru the block head interface to the rocker shaft stanchions. Odd the feed hole is right next to a head bolt.
Owner wanted no goo.
Does now. Lil' mouse-tail bead of O.E. grey or black in what you might guess are critical areas.
I think we had to buy three engine sets total to get all the required gaskets that were supposed to be provided. Lost hours.
Owner wanted no goo.
Does now. Lil' mouse-tail bead of O.E. grey or black in what you might guess are critical areas.
I think we had to buy three engine sets total to get all the required gaskets that were supposed to be provided. Lost hours.
Too bad the Fel-Pro didn't work because they're blue and look so cool 
(sorry, I had to!)
Mahle should be better since they're made in Japan
(sorry, I had to!)
Mahle should be better since they're made in Japan
Some are now made in Vietnam.Too bad the Fel-Pro didn't work because they're blue and look so cool
(sorry, I had to!)
Mahle should be better since they're made in Japan
If once-great Fel-Pro gaskets are this poorly rated nowadays, I'm really second guessing using that Taiwan-made Beck/Arnley valve cover gasket I have on hand that I was going to use on my Accord.
It might be Stone.
Fel-Pro likes to use the same blue material for EVERY gasket they make, Gaskets are different materials for a reason.
Some of their problem solver gaskets are great.....Like GM 3800 & LS truck engine metal frame Intake Gaskets which strangely enough don't use the blue silicone material.
I pretty much don't use Fel-Pro valve cover gaskets on anything.
Some of their problem solver gaskets are great.....Like GM 3800 & LS truck engine metal frame Intake Gaskets which strangely enough don't use the blue silicone material.
I pretty much don't use Fel-Pro valve cover gaskets on anything.
I've learned a lot of valuable information from this thread. My how things have changed... Disappointing, to stay the least.
Same The Fel pro valvecover gasket on my jeep has been on there about 10 years. Maybe they just goof on certain applications?
Oddly enough, the VCG and exterior cover gaskets were black, but the tube seals were blue.
Is that good or bad?
I’m just surprised to see a functioning Previa. How many miles are on that thing? Must be 30 years old. How can it be tooting around with last-minute maintenance?
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