Valve Cover Clearance and Roller Rockers

[jsawduste]

FWIW ended up ditching the used cover I found on CL. Just was not satisfied that I could get the area above the baffle clean enough. Turns out Rock Auto sells a Dorman replacement cover that includes the grommet, oil fill cap, hardware and a new gasket. With a discount code it was about 75 bucks to the door. If you figure the cost of a used cover plus the parts and gasket kit the price is PDG.

The cover is decently made and comes in a black powdercoat finish. I removed the grommets and fill cap, scuffed up the surface with some Scotchbrite and painted it.

The stock bolts are 1 1/4 in length including the head. I purchased a set of 15 stainless steel 1/4 x 20 studs from McMaster Carr to replace the bolts. I went to 2 inchers because of the VC spacer to clear the roller rockers but that`s a different story.

Dorman 47079 and 47057 are the two elbows with the open one in the front of the VC.

[SilverXJ]

How are you sealing the spacer to the head? Hesco's recommended method with anaerobic sealant or something else?

[jsawduste]

For the past 25,000 miles it`s been the simple cork gaskets on both sides with no sealant. No leaks no problems.

On the new install I am looking at the Felpro Valve Cover Gasket Set VS 50522 T on the bottom because it does not have the metal bridges and is tighter fit around the fastener holes.
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp ... 15780775-p

Then the Felpro VS 50458 R on the top half which matches up to the grommets/spacers used in the steel VC. The clone of which that was included with the cover from RA..
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp ... ver+gasket

Gotta figure out how to piss away 25 bucks to get the free shipping and 25 buck discount Advance offers as the VS 50522 T is not a stocked item at any of the stores around me. Maybe some tire shine or some crap.

[SilverXJ]

Better discount on Advance auto here: http://www.shopathome.com/coupons/advanceautoparts.com

You can always use brake cleaner and nitrile gloves

[jsawduste]

Thanks Chris, I`ll have to run the numbers to see what the best deal is.

Was looking at this one
$30 Off $75 + Free Shipping

TRT37 is the code.

http://www.retailmenot.com/view/advance ... ?c=4871858