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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 08:44 AM
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Where can I pick up a set of inexpensive alunimum valve covers? I have the origonal blue pressed steel ones that have been over tightened and are leaking.
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 09:36 AM
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eBay usually has stock aluminum valve covers that end up going to for about $120-$140 including shipping. They allow all of your air cleaner plumbing to fit perfectly.

If your air cleaner plumbing is not an issue, there are new aftermarket covers on eBay for around $50, just make sure you choose cast not stamped aluminum covers. There are often aftermarket cast covers starting at about $10 plus shipping.
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I got mine on Ebay for $50 "buy it now" - there are several sellers that offer the cast aluminum small or tall versions with the 'ball milled' design or flames on it or just plain....

Yes, there's a lot of red RTV

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try JEGGS they have two pages of them. Scroll down on the left side and click on JEGGS
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Try Summit Racing Proform #141-108 I just ordered a set $109 and they are really nice.

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I got these on ebay....
The guy had 100 sets of them with a buy it now price of $20 SHIPPED.
For $20, i decided to give them a try and I have ad them on there for 2 years or so...They are even tall enough to cover my roller rockers!



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I have seen these on Ebay. Are they a heavy cast aluminum.
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