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Date:         Mon, 30 Dec 2002 18:54:49 -0600
Reply-To:     George Thorburn <thorgk@ACCESSCOMM.CA>
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From:         George Thorburn <thorgk@ACCESSCOMM.CA>
Subject:      Subject: Leaking valve covers
Comments: cc: Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM
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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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