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Date:         Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:48:27 -0500
Reply-To:     Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose@CFU.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose@CFU.NET>
Subject:      Re: GoWesty Aluminum Valve Covers
Comments: To: Bill M <billmonk@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <56EFF43F-5687-4885-8938-DF39816ECCFE@gmail.com>
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It was my understanding that VW powder coated the old fan he air cooled engines and the valve covers (for that matter) black so the outside air would absorb the internal heat from inside the fan housing/valve train area. Adding chrome sounds counter productive to that goal... YMMV

DM&FS

At 01:15 PM 7/20/2012, Bill M wrote: >I just talked to someone this past weekend at West River Westies who >was having issues with them leaking oil. >The solution was taking a set of gaskets and glue them together. >Then after their dry using a sealant to adhere them >to the valve cover. No problems now. If you could find a set >of thicker gaskets you might be fine as is. >I personally don't find the "bling" factor on these worth the >extra hassle. A better option would be to have a set of stock >ones powder coated in a different color. > >Bill > >On Jul 19, 2012, at 8:36 PM, John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > > Hi list, > > > > Has anyone here installed these? Fit and finish? Pros or Cons? > > http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=23641 > > > > John Meeks > > '91 Vanagon MV Phoenix > > Northern Michigan > > > > Vanagon Rescue Squad > > www.vanagonauts.com


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