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| sharper |
 Aug 15 2020, 08:58 PM
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So I had to drop the engine to fix a transmission problem and will address oil leaks and adjust the valves while its out. Some friends have suggested I paint the valve covers and shroud too so I wanted some opinions on what colors might look good when popping the hood. My 914 itself is red.
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| Luke M |
Aug 16 2020, 07:36 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,447 Joined: 8-February 05 From: WNY Member No.: 3,574 Region Association: North East States 
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I'd clean up/blast the outside of the valve covers, high temp clear coat them and reinstall. I never liked the look of a painted housing. It's personal preference but it just doesn't look right. If you do not like the Green then try and source another one. There's a member over on the Pelican site that reproduces housings. I've seen them at the Hershey swap meet and they look great. Price wise they aren't too bad. There maybe some minor fitting done at your end but nothing to crazy.
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sharper Engine Paint Opinions Aug 15 2020, 08:58 PM
Cairo94507 If it were me, I would have the valve covers bead ... Aug 16 2020, 03:15 PM Mark Henry I agree I'd just get it bead blasted for the V... Aug 16 2020, 05:00 PM
IronHillRestorations I always like to paint the upper covers, sand the ... Aug 16 2020, 06:08 PM |
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