Valve Cover Bolts?????
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Racer
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From: Orlando Florida
Valve Cover Bolts?????
I bought some new chrome valve covers for my baby, along with the looms for the spark plug wires. The problem I am having is finding some nice Valve Cover bolts. I would prefer red anadized aluminum one's, but chrome would work as well. All I seem to come across in the autoparts stores are those 3 or 4 inch wing stle that won't fit due to the A/C compressor. Does anyone know where I can purchase some?????
Burning Brakes
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From: Des Moines Iowa
Re: Valve Cover Bolts????? (Warp70)
Don't know about the red or chrome, but you could consider Stainless Steel, can be purchased at many local hardware stores. Just 1/4" NC thread, and get the right length, maybe 1"?
Safety Car
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From: Clymer PA
Re: Valve Cover Bolts????? (Warp70)
ARP Stainless Steel Bolts #070-400-7505 from Jeg's. They are $13.99 but are better than those darned wing style valve cover hold downs (I don't like those things).
Race Director
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From: Forked River NJ
Re: Valve Cover Bolts????? (bence13_33)
I know mine are not pretty but I used studs. I figured the valve covers would be off a lot and with aluminum heads I did not want to mess the threads up. It also holds the gasket nicely in place.
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Racer
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From: Orlando Florida
Re: Valve Cover Bolts????? (70PurpleLS7)
Thanks to Bence13_33 I now have a nice set of Chrome Valve Cover bolts on the way. He pointed me in the right direction and I found some made by MrGasket that have Hex Heads for $9.99 a set. Thanks to everyone who responded. :D
