I see these cheap valve covers on ebay .. is the cheap price a sign of cheap item or has someone here used one with no problem?
A reference/item number/link would be nice????
If your talking about the Chrome Ones YES They LEAK. Because Most of the after market chrome ones are made very CHEAP and they leak due to the lack of lip for the gasket. And They Blow oil out the top through the breather. Because of the side hole in the cover goes through to the inside baffle. So personaly I'd stay away from them.
thats my 2cents worth.
If you watch Ekbay every ounce in while a chrome valve cover with the Chevrolet script will show up. These chrome valve covers with the script were part of the dress up kit Chevrolet offered. The last ones that I have seen have not been show quality. They've had minor pitting and dents.
Larry
larry, those factory chrome covers came on every 64 chevelle with a 6 cyl and the 230 motor. the fact dress up kit included chrome breather, vacum line, gas line and dip stick. even the power glide dipstick if equiped. tom
There was one on last week. Keep your eyes open, they do show up from time to time.
im looking to get one around 50 bucks but the good ones push 200 i've seen and the cheap ones, well i'd rather not get anything cheap for my engine build up.
Yep I forgot about those Kits. Some guys have had their stock covers chrome plated.I know one member here in fla did it and it turned out very Nice.
Another often inexpensive option is the cast cover off a Mercruiser. I have never seen one polished, but it may be possible. They are often available on eBay.
Mine was polished before I desided to powder coat it.
i'd like a powder coat to match the color of the engine, but a chrome finish would be fine
I just sanded mine clean and had it coated w/ high temp clear for $20.
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1434882425071636143cPOXtT I did start w/ an excellent original cover.
yeah i may just get a por15 kit or use some left over and just redo my cover with a new gasket seal ... does felpro make them consistently?
yeah i saw it, but if i am to buy one i would rather get one just primed or a solid color.
neonova75
How many do you want?? I have a few that are still stock marine looking Or I can strip the stock factory Black off the Marine cover.And I have them with the PVC provision. The Marne covers came with and without a PVC provision
(meaning a PVC rubber grommet)The Other used a Inline type PVC The cover is tapped for the line to be screwed into the top edge of the cover.
Mind you it will not be as cheap as that One on Ebay. Because I paid more then that for these
that i have.
Originally posted by Twisted6 I.I #3220:
neonova75
How many do you want?? I have a few that are still stock marine looking Or I can strip the stock factory Black off the Marine cover.And I have them with the PVC provision.
Tell me more. Price shipped to 80504 and pics would be wonderful. ASSuming this fits 250.
Yes the marine covers Fit. They fit 194,230,250,292.I'll have to take a picture I don't have any on my site of the marine cover.