Seal the valve covers and keep engine oil where it belongs with the MAHLE valve cover gasket set (P/N VS38308R). This MAHLE Performance set is built for Ford V8 Big Block 390, 406, 427, 428, and 352-428SCJ BBF engines, and it drops in as a direct-fit replacement across a long list of classic Ford, Mercury, Edsel, AC and Packard applications — including the 1975-1976 Ford F-150, 1957-1976 Ford F-250, and 1967-1970 Ford Mustang. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list of applications.
Signs this gasket set may need replacing include oil weeping down the sides of the covers, oil pooling on the cover rail, or an oil smell from drips onto hot engine parts. If a worn or hardened valve cover gasket is the cause of the leak, this MAHLE valve cover gasket set replaces it. Confirm the gaskets seat cleanly on both the cover and head sealing surfaces before torquing.
Interchange: VS 13049 R
VS13049R · VS709R
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
What engines does the MAHLE VS38308R set fit?
It is a MAHLE Performance set for Ford V8 Big Block 390, 406, 427, 428, and 352-428SCJ BBF engines. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm your exact vehicle and engine.
Is this the right valve cover gasket for a 1975-1976 Ford F-150 or a 1967-1970 Ford Mustang?
Yes, the listed applications include the 1975-1976 Ford F-150 and the 1967-1970 Ford Mustang, among many other classic Ford, Mercury, Edsel, AC, and Packard models. Verify your year and engine in the Buyer's Guide.
What does a valve cover gasket set do?
It seals the joint between the valve cover and the cylinder head, keeping engine oil from leaking out along the cover rail.
How do I know the gasket needs replacing?
Common signs are oil weeping down the sides of the covers, oil on the cover rail, or a burning-oil smell from drips onto hot parts. Diagnose the source before replacing.
What interchange numbers does this replace?
It cross-references VS 13049 R (VS13049R) and VS709R. Match the interchange number to confirm the correct replacement.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
