got my valve covers(new pict)
09-14-2007, 12:38 PM
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Why can't you just drill a hole in it and quit whining?
I'm Just kidding right? What a bummer like he said... It takes all the fun out of receiving a package
I'm Just kidding right? What a bummer like he said... It takes all the fun out of receiving a package
09-14-2007, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by lash
Our GM parts and service dealers down here are all closed on weekends. I don't think they realize the amount of business they lose from weekend wrenchers and shade trees, or care...
09-16-2007, 11:32 AM
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Get a good, long self-tapping screw in one. Just keep the screw in there and take it out for oil changes. It would make for a cleaner looking engine.
09-16-2007, 11:35 AM
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When you do get the correct one, can't you put the one with the oil fill in the back on the engine? That would make for a cleaner looking engine since you wouldn't see the oil fill on the front. it would just be a little harder to put oil in but not that bad.
09-16-2007, 12:53 PM
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thats the way haro has his now IIRC...does give a nice clean look, but IIRC unless its chrome in the front, it looks like something is missing
thats hilarious. i mean come on. what was ANYONE thinking when they packed the box
thats hilarious. i mean come on.
what was ANYONE thinking when they packed the box
09-16-2007, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by radomirthegreat
Get a good, long self-tapping screw in one. Just keep the screw in there and take it out for oil changes. It would make for a cleaner looking engine.
You need some JB weld, 1" drill bit, some Dupli color aluminum paint.
Then you're all good to go and you will never spill a drop.
Those covers look pretty sweet though.
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09-16-2007, 02:19 PM
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well did some polishing on the one that im keeping which one do you think looks better the GM chrome paint is very cheap
09-16-2007, 08:46 PM
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Even if the GM paint does look cheap, I think it looks better as long as it doesn't fail over time. That'* just my opinion, of course, and I think your polishing work looks excellent.
09-16-2007, 11:57 PM
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Instead of drilling and taping the covers, why not use the bolt hole thats visible in the front head by the LIM.
I'm talking about this one:
I'm 99.9% sure that goes into the head.
I'm talking about this one:
I'm 99.9% sure that goes into the head.
09-17-2007, 12:05 AM
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Are we honestly considering filling the oil through a solid valve cover?
If so, how does one get access to that hole that goes into the head?
If so, how does one get access to that hole that goes into the head?