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Old 02-19-2001, 07:55 PM
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How much for a nice set of chrome valve covers and gasket????????

For the enigine in my signature,I know a mechanic who will put them in cheap,will this fix my oil leak on my left valve cover

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Old 02-19-2001, 09:08 PM
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Polished Aluminum Moroso ones. 139.99
Fel-Pro gaskets about 10 bucks.
Old 02-19-2001, 09:27 PM
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PAW has a nice chrome set for $19.95. Then you can get a chrome oil filler cap at autozone for about $5. I just use the Engine Seal brand cork gaskets and alot of black RTV sealant. Never had an oil leak from the valve covers

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I'd skip the chrome which inevitably leaks because sealer won't stick to it, just get him to put in the rubber Fel Pro ones VS12869R make sure you get the R version did I say R enough. There's nothing wrong with stock valve covers until you have so much valve train under there that they no longer fit. They're a waste of money.

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Plus they're ugly (stock ones)

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LG4-Based Chevy 400
700R4 Tansmission
Modified 4 Barrel Q-Jet Carb
Accel Super Stock 8mm Wires
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2 Pioneer 12" Subs in Custom Box
Third Gen Performance
"A four cylinder is only half an engine"
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