Valve covers
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Valve covers Will be doing alternator relocation and looking into aftermarket valve covers. Which covers are you guys using that will clearance the 1.6 rockers? I had to trim my factory ones to clear.
Another option would be the LT4 composite valve covers. They will clearance 1.6 RR's without any grinding. They are about $200 for a good used set so a bit pricey but they've been my favorite set of valve covers so far.
I would avoid the Proform tall covers. I had a pair, at one time, and they weren't strong enough to be snugged down, and not seep oil. After I installed them, I had to "snug them up" every day, literally, and after about a week, or so, the tops were starting to cave in.....
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Don't get cantons. Hard the seal. Get the lt4 or find a set that has a lip to hold the gasket, cantons don't have the lip and it makes it difficult to seal. At least my cantons did not have the lip.
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ill have to second that i have the canton vc as well no lip and they are a pita to get sealed. i found a cork gasket that seemed to work but having them off and on it didnt last long
No issues or leaks with my Cantons, even with the annoying rubber gaskets. First stuck the gaskets to the VC's with a small amount of silicone then let it tack before installing them together.
Would be a PITA to install a rubber gasket dry with them or by putting on the head first since it will move all over the place.
Would be a PITA to install a rubber gasket dry with them or by putting on the head first since it will move all over the place.
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No issues or leaks with my Cantons, even with the annoying rubber gaskets. First stuck the gaskets to the VC's with a small amount of silicone then let it tack before installing them together.
Would be a PITA to install a rubber gasket dry with them or by putting on the head first since it will move all over the place.
Would be a PITA to install a rubber gasket dry with them or by putting on the head first since it will move all over the place.