Fabricated aluminum valve covers (not again!)

401 Pacer

Found the following 3 covers on ePay. Can anyone relate FIRSTHAND experience with these?

There are several differences in construction....2 of them require either long bolts or studs, while the other looks like it'll take the stock hardware.

The other thing I noticed is that one of them is obviously made out of several smaller lengths of material...the others cleverly hide the joints, this could be an indicator of quality or lack of same.

So........does anyone know how well these fit, clear big rockers (or not), leak, and how durable are they? Thanks

Holeshot

I had a set of UAP's, like what the bottom ones look like. I hated them & sold them at a loss before ever putting them on!!! I would suggest getting cast covers!!!! Many mfgrs are making them, Indy for one.

401 Pacer

Sorry to hear that you had problems....what in particular didn't you like? I realize that cast ones are probably the best way to go, but would like a different look. The large flat area across the top allows for all manner of nameplates and venting.

fuzz401

venting is not a problem with the cast covers

tarior

These are my favorite AMC covers:

tufcj

The common complaint I've heard is that unless the bottom flange is a machined piece, they warp slightly when first installed. They usually seal on the first install, but if you constantly R/R, they can be hard to get sealed. Some of the welded flanges are too wide, and need to be clearanced for pushrods and valve springs. With these, you get what you pay for. Bob tufcj

401 Pacer

Thanks for all the input. I've made my decision........am going with Saran Wrap instead.

tufcj

Now for the shameless plug. :? :? How 'bout a set of the "legend" valve covers from Bulltear? Plenty tall for girdles or whatever.

http://www.bulltear.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=192

Bob
tufcj

401 Pacer

If it wasn't for the top one having screwed up lettering I'd get them.

Goose

Hmmmm But you can fix the lettering just take that image and rotate it 90 degrees twice..

401 Pacer

I guess the top cover must be for Australian cars!

82Waggy

I have the Indy fabricated aluminum covers. They fit great!

401 Pacer

I *think* the Indy covers are made by Unique, or the other way around

shawn

I got a set of Eddel's Aluminum covers a couple years ago (or whenenver they first came out -again). I love them they have been awsome, but now if I were to buy another set I would get the Bulltear ones.

BREK

I have a set from jgangracing they look like the ones in the second pic fitment is good,no leaks "yet" and I've had them on and off about 4 times now, also I have breathers like fuzz has.

401 Pacer

Fuzzy breathers? Sounds like a hairy guy making an obscene phone call!

BREK

401 Pacer wrote
Fuzzy breathers? Sounds like a hairy guy making an obscene phone call!

That could very well be fuzz :?:

jeepsr4ever

401 Pacer wrote
Fuzzy breathers? Sounds like a hairy guy making an obscene phone call!

:?: :?: Come to think of it I have never heard Fuzz breathe on the phone :shock:

fuzz401

Come to think of it I have never heard Fuzz breathe on the phone

yes you did when you called at 1:00 in the morning 8)

1980_Cj7

jeepsr4ever wrote
401 Pacer wrote
Fuzzy breathers? Sounds like a hairy guy making an obscene phone call!

:?: :?: Come to think of it I have never heard Fuzz breathe on the phone :shock:

I have, and the onliest thing that's obscene about ol' Fuzz is...

HOW FAST HIS JEEP GOES!

He is a little kinky though. He has chains and handcuffs on his steering wheel!