Fel-Pro PermaTorqueMLS Gaskets Claim 2 More NASCAR Wins, Including Toyota's First-Ever Craftsman Truck Series Victory

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Sept. 29, 2004--Fel-Pro(R) PermaTorqueMLS(TM) head gaskets recently logged two more impressive NASCAR racing victories, as Dale Earnhardt Jr. took the checkered flag in the Nextel Cup Series Sharpie 500 and Travis Kvapil gave Toyota Racing Development its first-ever Craftsman Truck Series win, at the Line-X Spray-On Bedliners 200.

Fel-Pro PermaTorqueMLS gaskets, the next-generation sealing solution for a growing range of late-model automotive and performance engines, are manufactured and marketed by Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ).

Earnhardt Jr. captured his first Nextel Cup victory in six weeks - and his first since suffering severe burns in a non-NASCAR racing incident in July - with the convincing Sharpie 500 win at Bristol (N.C.) Motor Speedway. The victory helped Earnhardt Jr. clinch a position in the 10-team "Chase for the Nextel Cup" points championship.

Kvapil, the defending Craftsman Truck Series champion, gave Toyota its inaugural series victory despite starting in 30th position. Campaigned by Bang Racing, Kvapil's #24 Toyota finished its long climb to the lead on the 84th of 100 laps at Michigan International Speedway. Three Fel-Pro PermaTorqueMLS-equipped Toyotas - driven by Kvapil, Mike Skinner (third) and Johnny Benson (fourth) - finished in the top five.

"Our congratulations go out to Dale Jr. and to the entire Bang Racing team for great wins in two of the world's most challenging series," said Fel-Pro Marketing Manager Ron Rotunno. "We are especially proud to have sealed three of the top five finishers in the Craftsman Truck race. Those performances clearly demonstrate the competitive value of PermaTorqueMLS technology for a broad range of high-output engines."

Engineered to ensure a complete, durable seal in spite of extreme temperatures and cylinder pressures, PermaTorqueMLS gaskets are the ideal solution for a growing number of automotive engines.

Each gasket features multiple layers of full-hard stainless steel, precise sealing beads and a proprietary coating that accommodates a wide range of surface finishes. This advanced design also allows for lateral and vertical motion of the cylinder head without compromising sealing performance. Fel-Pro engineers also developed a unique combustion seal to ensure leak-free performance at maximum rpms and water temperatures.

For more information on Fel-Pro PermaTorqueMLS gaskets, contact your Fel-Pro supplier or write to: Fel-Pro Marketing, Federal-Mogul Corp., 26555 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, MI 48034. Product information also is available online at: www.federal-mogul.com/felpro.

Federal-Mogul is a leading global supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of quality products, trusted brands and creative solutions to the automotive and other industries. The Company utilizes its engineering and materials expertise, proprietary and innovative technology, manufacturing skill, distribution flexibility and marketing power to create value for its stakeholders. The Company's principal customers include many of the world's foremost original equipment manufacturers of vehicles and industrial products, and aftermarket retailers and wholesalers.

Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Federal-Mogul's rich heritage began in Detroit, Michigan, in 1899. Today, Federal-Mogul employs more than 45,000 people in 29 countries. On October 1, 2001, Federal-Mogul decided to separate its asbestos liabilities from its true operating potential by voluntarily filing for financial restructuring under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States and Administration in the United Kingdom. For more information on Federal-Mogul, visit the company's Web site at http://www.federal-mogul.com.