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| t collins |
 Aug 2 2012, 04:49 PM
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I'm ready to mill my turbo valve covers and was wondering should I mill the ribs down from end to end or just the area around the suspension console ears (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Does anyone think it makes any differance one way or the other? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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| toolguy |
Aug 2 2012, 06:08 PM
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QUOTE(toolguy @ Aug 2 2012, 07:54 PM) *
I pulled all the studs out and used allen socket head bolts instead. It really makes life a lot easier and you can keep all the fins on the covers. . makes them less susceptible to warping. But more chance of stripping out the threads from the alum heads. Liquid Teflon thread sealer is your friend. . |
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| RiqueMar |
Aug 2 2012, 06:32 PM
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Enrique Allen Mar Group: Members Posts: 2,169 Joined: 28-August 08 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 9,478 Region Association: Southern California
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Does it make it less susceptible to warping? Sure. If you're that concerned about warping your valve covers, then by all means only cut down the corresponding section.
Personally, when I had my 2.9, I didn't think it was that big of deal, and I took a 'form over function' approach. I also happen to think it looks better.... Even though it hangs on the bottom of the engine and almost no one will see it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i16.photobucket.com-9478-1296834901.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i16.photobucket.com-9478-1296834901.4.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i16.photobucket.com-9478-1296937479.1.jpg) |
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| t collins |
Aug 2 2012, 08:14 PM
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QUOTE(RiqueMar @ Aug 2 2012, 05:32 PM)  Does it make it less susceptible to warping? Sure. If you're that concerned about warping your valve covers, then by all means only cut down the corresponding section. Personally, when I had my 2.9, I didn't think it was that big of deal, and I took a 'form over function' approach. I also happen to think it looks better.... Even though it hangs on the bottom of the engine and almost no one will see it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i16.photobucket.com-9478-1296834901.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i16.photobucket.com-9478-1296834901.4.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i16.photobucket.com-9478-1296937479.1.jpg) I tend to agree, end to end it is. Thanks, |
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t collins Milling Turbo Valve Covers Aug 2 2012, 04:49 PM
Justin Fischer I milled them from end to end. It would probably ... Aug 2 2012, 05:32 PM mepstein I had the whole length milled down. Aug 2 2012, 05:47 PM toolguy I pulled all the studs out and used allen socket h... Aug 2 2012, 05:54 PM
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I pulled all the studs out and used allen socket ... Aug 2 2012, 05:55 PM Krieger I did just what was necessary. I figured it would... Aug 2 2012, 08:19 PM scotty b I like them done all the way. Only doing the small... Aug 2 2012, 08:29 PM |
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