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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 11:41 AM
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i need to know if my 86 coupe has cast iron or aluminum heads, i dont have the cars manual how can i check to find out the heads i have. I need this so i can get the correct spark plug.s
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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 11:51 AM
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Got a magnet ???????
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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 11:53 AM
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It depends on if your car is an early 86 or a late 86. The easiest way to tell is the early 86's have perimeter bolt valve covers and are not aluminum. The later version is aluminum and have center bolt valve covers.
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center bolt valve covers, hmmmm? ill go check, ill try a magnet also lol
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Got a magnet ???????
Elementary my dear Watson!
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