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Technical => Engine Tech Forum => Topic started by: iceneweb on June 25, 2014, 08:02:03 AM

Title: Valve Covers: Bolt on aluminium better?
Post by: iceneweb on June 25, 2014, 08:02:03 AM

Are bolt on aluminium valve covers worth the effort? Do they lower head temps much? Any other advantages? Can the studs be installed with the engine in?

Newbie question, I know ;)

Title: Re: Valve Covers: Bolt on aluminium better?
Post by: buddy boy on June 25, 2014, 12:19:02 PM

All i have ever heard is they leak really bad

Title: Re: Valve Covers: Bolt on aluminium better?
Post by: scubagord on June 25, 2014, 02:58:57 PM

I have never had any luck with them. They always leak. Stick to Stock (IMOP)

Gordo!

Title: Re: Valve Covers: Bolt on aluminium better?
Post by: iceneweb on June 25, 2014, 03:11:14 PM

Thx guys!