Todd A few years ago I installed 1:25 to 1 ratio rockers on my 1.9 WBX. They fit fine under the leak free factory valve covers. This summer I installed a pair of aluminum EMPI valve covers. I now have the same problem as you, the new bails seem weak compared to the factory ones and the new covers leak. I tried bending the new bails to get more pressure on the valve covers,but this did not cure the problem. Does anyone have a cure, the aluminum covers look cool but the oil leak does not. George '85 Westfalia
I installed a set of aluminum valve covers from Gene Berg. I was told that these were needed to provide additional clearance for the new rocker arms. Unfortunately they leak like crazy! |
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