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Feb 16, 2015 | 11:55 AM

ClaudioC4

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From: Wareham, MA

Cracked Valve cover

I found a crack on the valve cover of my 85 Vette when I was replacing the gasket today.

I need to replace the covers, any recommendations?

I would like to stay under $100.

Feb 16, 2015 | 03:41 PM

indianavette

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From: Shelbyville IN

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClaudioC4

I found a crack on the valve cover of my 85 Vette when I was replacing the gasket today.

I need to replace the covers, any recommendations?

I would like to stay under $100.

If you're interested in a replacement, I have one good stock cover off an '84, which I think matches your '85. Will get you pix later today or tomorrow. Would ask $35 plus s/h from central Indiana.

Feb 16, 2015 | 04:29 PM

ClaudioC4

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From: Wareham, MA

Quote:

Originally Posted by indianavette

If you're interested in a replacement, I have one good stock cover off an '84, which I think matches your '85. Will get you pix later today or tomorrow. Would ask $35 plus s/h from central Indiana.

I am interested, I need the passenger side. As long as there are no cracks, dents, etc...

Feb 17, 2015 | 01:01 AM

Cliff Harris

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Since you have cast iron heads, you can use any Chevy small block valve cover from 1957 through 1986E. That's a lot of possibilities unless you require something that looks good.

Feb 17, 2015 | 01:39 PM

ClaudioC4

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From: Wareham, MA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cliff Harris

Since you have cast iron heads, you can use any Chevy small block valve cover from 1957 through 1986E. That's a lot of possibilities unless you require something that looks good.

Would these work? Never seen them before but found them on CL

Feb 17, 2015 | 01:48 PM

ClaudioC4

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From: Wareham, MA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cliff Harris

Since you have cast iron heads, you can use any Chevy small block valve cover from 1957 through 1986E. That's a lot of possibilities unless you require something that looks good.

Would these work? Never seen them before but found them on CL

Feb 18, 2015 | 08:02 AM

tunedport85inject

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C4's may have clearance issue in the wiper motor area if covers are taller than stock,old style perimeter bolts valve covers work.This one on the pic seems a bit tall...

Feb 18, 2015 | 12:58 PM

indianavette

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From: Shelbyville IN

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClaudioC4

I found a crack on the valve cover of my 85 Vette when I was replacing the gasket today.

I need to replace the covers, any recommendations?

I would like to stay under $100.

Hey there in the frozen north. You have a reply to your PM.

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Feb 18, 2015 | 09:21 PM

HlhnEast

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From: Jacksonville FL

I have taller covers on my '85. They are close but still clear. Pic on my sig to the left. Cheap cast aluminum ones from eBay. Paid $80. Search SBC valve covers.

Feb 18, 2015 | 09:29 PM

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I found this on ebay

$114 shipped, but anytime I find an aftermarket OE part like this on ebay, I know it's out there for another 30% off somewhere. Good luck on the parts search!