Date:         Fri, 20 Jul 2012 23:01:56 -0400
Reply-To:     John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: GoWesty Aluminum Valve Covers
Comments: To: Bill M <billmonk@gmail.com>
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Bill,
Thanks for the info.  They do sound a bit iffy.

I'm not going for the bling factor.  My original covers are rusting away
and I'm hoping aluminum will be more resistant to to the winter road salt.

For $30 I may give it a try.  I'll post the results.

This message was autocompleted by my *#¿* smart phone.

John Meeks

http://www.vanagonauts.com
Vanagon Rescue Squad
On Jul 20, 2012 2:15 PM, "Bill M" <billmonk@gmail.com> 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
>