Hargett Precision Aluminum Valve Covers Group Buy-UPDATE
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Is this a mod purely for aesthetics or is there a technical reason to justify? ? - No, I won't ask about the HP gain !
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In general - a good mod - especially when you have already leaks.
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#38
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I'm getting some seepage on the rear drivers side, which I believe is due to the lower valve cover gaskets.
Can I just replace the gaskets and use the old covers or is this a 'while you're in there' thing and should replace the crappy OEM covers anyway? How much is an OEM cover vs. the group buy one?
Can I just replace the gaskets and use the old covers or is this a 'while you're in there' thing and should replace the crappy OEM covers anyway? How much is an OEM cover vs. the group buy one?
#40
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Update!
UPDATE!
Everyone who want's to be a part of this Group Buy, please send a confirmation email to: fdmotorsports@comcast.net
Please indicate:
1. Car: 993 NA ($265/pr*), 993tt ($290/pr*), or 964 ($250/pr*)
2. Upper or lower
3. Gasket set and new bolts ($35*)
4. Shipping address
*Shipping is not included in pricing.
The valve covers will drop ship from Hargett. The Gaskets and bolt sets will ship from FDM.
They are trying to wrap this up this week. So please email them as soon as you can.
Thanks everyone!
Everyone who want's to be a part of this Group Buy, please send a confirmation email to: fdmotorsports@comcast.net
Please indicate:
1. Car: 993 NA ($265/pr*), 993tt ($290/pr*), or 964 ($250/pr*)
2. Upper or lower
3. Gasket set and new bolts ($35*)
4. Shipping address
*Shipping is not included in pricing.
The valve covers will drop ship from Hargett. The Gaskets and bolt sets will ship from FDM.
They are trying to wrap this up this week. So please email them as soon as you can.
Thanks everyone!
#41
I'm getting some seepage on the rear drivers side, which I believe is due to the lower valve cover gaskets.
Can I just replace the gaskets and use the old covers or is this a 'while you're in there' thing and should replace the crappy OEM covers anyway? How much is an OEM cover vs. the group buy one?
Can I just replace the gaskets and use the old covers or is this a 'while you're in there' thing and should replace the crappy OEM covers anyway? How much is an OEM cover vs. the group buy one?
I replaced the lower seals and re-used the original (crappy) covers, the minor dripping from the bolts was lessened, but persisted. Apparently the OEM covers get warped slightly from the heat. These things should have been aluminum from the get go.... German or Chinese engineering? Jesh...Come on!
#42
I'm getting some seepage on the rear drivers side, which I believe is due to the lower valve cover gaskets.
Can I just replace the gaskets and use the old covers or is this a 'while you're in there' thing and should replace the crappy OEM covers anyway? How much is an OEM cover vs. the group buy one?
Can I just replace the gaskets and use the old covers or is this a 'while you're in there' thing and should replace the crappy OEM covers anyway? How much is an OEM cover vs. the group buy one?
#43
I just did this mod last month. The parts are nicely done with excellent fit.
I resealed my original valve covers but they began leaking again in less than 2 years/20K miles. So, this time I opted for the billet covers. Replacing gaskets and cleaning burned oil from the heat exchanger is not a bad job, but not one I want to do every year or two.
Besides, they look pretty slick, if you leave your engine tray off anyway...
I resealed my original valve covers but they began leaking again in less than 2 years/20K miles. So, this time I opted for the billet covers. Replacing gaskets and cleaning burned oil from the heat exchanger is not a bad job, but not one I want to do every year or two.
Besides, they look pretty slick, if you leave your engine tray off anyway...
#44
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Arrwin,
I replaced the lower seals and re-used the original (crappy) covers, the minor dripping from the bolts was lessened, but persisted. Apparently the OEM covers get warped slightly from the heat. These things should have been aluminum from the get go.... German or Chinese engineering? Jesh...Come on!
I replaced the lower seals and re-used the original (crappy) covers, the minor dripping from the bolts was lessened, but persisted. Apparently the OEM covers get warped slightly from the heat. These things should have been aluminum from the get go.... German or Chinese engineering? Jesh...Come on!
imho, it's a "while you're in there" thing. I'd get them but I just did my gaskets. But next leak I will replace the plastic covers with aluminum, they're just getting too old to stay dry. But I don't want to spend the $$ on the covers right now and either have them sit until the next leak or do gaskets all over again.
Last edited by Arrwin; 01-25-2010 at 05:17 PM.