I've seen valve covers that use the vw type one clip things and others that have two bolts in the middle. Why is that? Is there an advantage? Is it easy to convert to that?
Thanks
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The clip is the stock method: Very good, 'never' leaks when in good condition.
The bolted method is usually used with alu valve covers: I have never bolted on a set that did't leak and they put an extra strain on your valve train bolts (not always a good thing if you use already heavier springs).
I stay away from shiny thing that leak. Just MHO of course. So, I allways use new clips and original steel valve covers.
Best regards,
Walter
The bolted method is usually used with alu valve covers: I have never bolted on a set that did't leak and they put an extra strain on your valve train bolts (not always a good thing if you use already heavier springs).
I stay away from shiny thing that leak. Just MHO of course. So, I allways use new clips and original steel valve covers.
Best regards,
Walter
I disagree the original Valve cover tend to leak after long periods of sitting, where as the new bolt on use a neoprene cup over the edge and are far superior to to the stock
I have used them in every vw application for 10 years and the stock valve covers are the one I find to be inferior.
I have used them in every vw application for 10 years and the stock valve covers are the one I find to be inferior.
| QUOTE (mk114 @ Apr 7 2005, 05:24 AM) |
| I have used them in every vw application for 10 years and the stock valve covers are the one I find to be inferior. |
how many of those were T-IV's ?
You'll find most people here that had the cast aluminum v/c have changed back to stock v/c. I changed mine back and tried to sell my aluminum ones and no one wanted them.
When stock v/c are in good condition, (not bent) installed correctly (not upside down)with good gaskets (not RTV) they don't leak.
Paul
When stock v/c are in good condition, (not bent) installed correctly (not upside down)with good gaskets (not RTV) they don't leak.
Paul
You mean those finned aluminum valve leakallovers, right? POS, I remove them from every customer's car I can, and trash them. Solves the leak problems every time. The Cap'n
| QUOTE (Cap'n Krusty @ Apr 7 2005, 07:04 AM) |
| You mean those finned aluminum valve leakallovers, right? POS, I remove them from every customer's car I can, and trash them. Solves the leak problems every time. The Cap'n |
Thanks a lot
Now I'll never sell mine.
I'll put them on Samba.com. Those guys will buy anything
Paul
Damn it Cap't I won't sell mine now either.
BTW you can't get the damn things off the heads while mootor is in the car. hits the suspenion ear.
BTW you can't get the damn things off the heads while mootor is in the car. hits the suspenion ear.
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