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Posted by: PORobinSCHE Oct 14 2006, 03:41 PM

greetings , is there anyone here using aftermaket valve covers? i would like to get rid of the bailing wire clip type ,something that bolts on securely.

cheers

Robin

Posted by: Mueller Oct 14 2006, 03:44 PM

QUOTE(PORobinSCHE @ Oct 14 2006, 02:41 PM)

greetings , is there anyone here using aftermaket valve covers? i would like to get rid of the bailing wire clip type ,something that bolts on securely.

cheers

Robin

Posted by: URY914 Oct 14 2006, 05:30 PM

Robin, I have a nice set of bolt ons. See the pic. They're real handy because you don't need to change your oil again. Just add oil.




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Posted by: PORobinSCHE Oct 14 2006, 06:39 PM

okay.... I get the message ,thru your subtle humor . i'll keep what i have>

BTW Paul when would you like me to come get that right door?

robin

Posted by: URY914 Oct 14 2006, 09:15 PM

QUOTE(PORobinSCHE @ Oct 14 2006, 04:39 PM)

okay.... I get the message ,thru your subtle humor . i'll keep what i have>

BTW Paul when would you like me to come get that right door?

robin

Posted by: Air_Cooled_Nut Oct 15 2006, 12:35 PM

I had bolt-on valve covers for my VW (aluminum and finned). For several years (like, 10 or so). I liked the look and mine never leaked so long as I used new O-rings on the studs every time I put the covers back on (O-ring then hold down nut) and cork valve cover gaskets. But it gets to be a real pain when removing the cover takes longer than the actual valve adjustment!

I finally got tired of the wrenching and went back to stock valve covers and bails. Yeah, not as purdy lookin' but much quicker and easier valve adjustments now

Posted by: Air_Cooled_Nut Oct 15 2006, 12:37 PM

Interesting, I see the T4 holes for the studs are offset whereas the T1/T3 are more centered in the vertical axis.