Cascade Crew

Richster · Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 9:15 pm Post subject: Valve Covers

Hello crew, i want to put some valve covers on the TA, i am looking at the brushed and the chrome, kind of at a stand still on that one, i was curious what brand works/fits the best, my 305 is the stock motor with the breather on 1-cover, and yea i have the smog emissions, and AC as well, i have left that stuff on for the sake and ease of DEQ, i'm not to sure if that matters for the valve covers. Question

Suggestions are appreciated!
Thanks Rich
$$Born To Sell$$

Dewey316 · Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 6:13 am Post subject:

Pretty much any one will work. Since you have a pre-1986 car, you can use any perimeter bolt valve cover. If you are leaving all the emmisions stuff on, I would suggest you get short ones. you might have some issues with the heater valve, and other emissions stuff if you use tall ones.

I like polished alum. but, I would just get the style that you want.

Twilightoptics · Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 6:54 am Post subject:

Don't get the cheap chrome plated ones from like Mr. Gasket etc. They don't seal worth a damn.

Brushed aluminum seal great. Like John said get the short ones to make sure they clear the A/C.

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 12:30 pm Post subject:

Rich,

I have a chromed pair for sale, but they are Mr. Gasket brand. They seemed to seal okay when I used them though, but I had so much blowby with my old motor it was hard to tell sometimes!

While I've seen valve covers that aren't level...IMHO the problem lies more in overtorquing the bolts, and the heads themselves didn't have a flat surface, and had the usual cast surface, which often was porous, uneven in shape, and needless to say, did not provide a level surface for a gasket to seal. all the centerbolt valve covers had the gasket mating surface machined flat, and they tried to get rid of the "overtorque" problem by putting the bolts in the center to equalize the force on all sides of the gasket surface.

I think even cheapo perimeter bolt valve covers, as long as you have a reasonably level mating surface on the head will seal just fine. I'm sure the QC at GM wasn't any better than what Mr. Gasket has to offer.

just my .02.

Richster · Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 1:54 pm Post subject: Thanks!

Hi Quasi and thanks for the input. You have made a great point in regards to the surface condition! i am thinking it is still decent, the motor has been well cared for, however that is a legitimate point. I am fairly picky about the mods i do, i still want the car to look clean and the parts to be an excellent fit / quality, are the covers still in sweet condition and how long were they on your car??
What are you asking for the covers? feel free to send me a PM if you like on the price, or throw it out there no problem, oh and does one have the breather hose (sorry, not sure of the technicle name on that one).
Thanks
Rich
$$Born To Sell$$

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 9:55 am Post subject:

Rich,

the price is $10, or a couple beers. I'm not too picky, mainly I'd just like to get rid of em.

They're in pretty good shape, they were only on for about a year. Each valve cover has grommet for a PCV/breather. I have the old breather, but its a little beat up, and you might do well to replace it anyway.

Pictures are here:

http://www.cascadecrew.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=5147

PM me if you want some more.

Richster · Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 9:45 pm Post subject: Thanks Chris

Hey Chris, i am going to roll on some brushed with fins, they'll look hot under the hood, i do appreciate your offer! and hey i'm still buying the beer, always cool to meet some clubies, so head on out my way! Give a shout PM, and lets set a time! Grab some chow and a beer or 2 or 3! and grab John to join us while we're at it.
L8er,
Rich

Richster · Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 9:46 pm Post subject:

Oh i almost forgot the most important part....I'm Buying!!!! Give Me Beer

Dewey316 · Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 9:54 pm Post subject: Re: Thanks Chris

Richster · Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 10:02 pm Post subject: Yo!!

Hey John, there you are! Good man... when the suds are flow'n on some one elses tab....go for that stuff!
Alright so lets get Chris on board! it's the least i can do after that let down of valve covers! Down the hatch

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 9:41 am Post subject:

<---also doesn't turn down free beer Very Happy

When works best for you rich? I'm free next Friday. Dewey was suggesting that a dinner/pizza type meet-n-greet, is a good idea sometime in the near future.

It'd be a great chance for you to meet some of what I call the "core" group.

Richster · Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 10:35 am Post subject: Anytime

Hey Chris, anytime is good for me! i'm around next week, i may have a relative in dodge, but he's an old party dude like me so no worries on that yack! Hey do you guys bring your women or is it just the dudes, no worries either way! But it sounds good, so let me know, if you and John want to grab lunch that's cool too, if there's food and drink...Im there! I grill 7/24-365 if i can, i have a freezer full of some tasty beef, right off of my buddies farm in Hillsboro, so i can make it happen here as well. Alright...i have to finish up my new nitro motor so i can go kick some ass at the track!! Rock on!

L8er
Rich

brandyland · Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 10:45 am Post subject: Re: Anytime

GREG DAVIDSON · Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 10:56 am Post subject:

what no sausage type things ? LMAO

Twilightoptics · Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 11:02 am Post subject:

I'm always game!

I should have my car rollin in the next few weeks too!

We tend to have lots of little beer gatherings at my place.

Richster · Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 11:19 am Post subject: Wow!

OK so i opened up some yack with the statement of Beer and Beef...glad to know that there are lots of carnivors in the crew! And hey i am a grill'n freak! and can dish it up for a whole lot of folks....women.. yea i have one, she's on my avatar...so i'm good there Twisted Evil

..LOL...anyhow always up for food and drink! Down the hatch

Rich
$$Born To Sell$$

RSFreak · Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 7:36 pm Post subject:

This is from the current issue of High Performance Pontiac. I want a set of those valve covers for my T/A! Cool

GREG DAVIDSON · Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 7:42 pm Post subject:

that bird looks bad a@@ nice job ! Hail hail

btw guys we do need to have another little get together hopefully here soon i'll have my cars back on the road after my last trip to wash killed my baby Laughing

may have to bring my moms car Embarassed

if its to soon

Dewey316 · Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 7:45 pm Post subject:

Those look a lot like the ones that Cheezy has on his car, only they have been powdercoated red.

Who would ruin a perfectly good BLUE car, by putting red valve covers on it!

Richster · Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 10:12 pm Post subject: Red!

Wow those are some nice covers! Red for sure! If i could find those in a brushed with black trim....that would truly make my day!
Well...
Here's to the perfect valve cover Cheers