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Valve Cover
Posted: May 29th, 2002, 8:15 pm
by canadian_ice
Hi,<P>I plan on painting my valve cover soon - are there any special tools you have to use to take it off? Or can you just undo the bolts?<P>I know DVH has painted it - so I guess this question is directed at him!
<P>Thanks.
Re: Valve Cover
Posted: May 29th, 2002, 11:50 pm
by DVH
Its pretty easy bro, just take out all the bolts and it should just come off, well u have to take out the spark plugs as well....then just for safety, out a plastic bag to cover the open part, so no dirt or other s--- gets in there... <BR>Clean the valve cover down good and make sure al the oil and s--- is gone and then paint.<BR>Make sure u use a high temp paint as well, it will go brown if u don't....haha, i found that out pretty quick!
<BR>thats pretty much, im doin mine agian, this weekend, i want a darker blue....so if i run into any new things, i'll let u know<BR>later and good luck!
Re: Valve Cover
Posted: May 29th, 2002, 11:59 pm
by SmokyMcGee
i would suggest getting a new seal if your planning on removing the cover.
Re: Valve Cover
Posted: May 31st, 2002, 11:22 am
by canadian_ice
How much is a new seal? I knew I had to get it.<P>Thanks for the help guys.
Re: Valve Cover
Posted: May 31st, 2002, 5:03 pm
by mitmaks
anyone thought about powder coating their valve covers/other engine components
Re: Valve Cover
Posted: May 31st, 2002, 5:44 pm
by OsoSlo z28
i powder-coated my valve cover on my altima. i suggest that instead of painting it.(i've done that too) it looks a lot better.
Re: Valve Cover
Posted: May 31st, 2002, 6:48 pm
by Show_MX
Wrong forum I know but I have 1.8 valve covers and intake manifold powder coated blue that I'd like to get rid of since I'm not using them. If you are interested, send me an email.<P>-Kevin
Re: Valve Cover
Posted: May 31st, 2002, 8:34 pm
by SmokyMcGee
the seal for the valve cover is bout 20 bucks from the dealership..
Re: Valve Cover
Posted: May 31st, 2002, 11:24 pm
by mitmaks
hey did u powdercoat it urself and how much lbs of powder coating u used?
Re: Valve Cover
Posted: June 1st, 2002, 11:01 am
by OsoSlo z28
no, i didn't powder coat it myself. i had a guy in town do it.
Re: Valve Cover
Posted: June 3rd, 2002, 11:03 pm
by mitmaks
how much did u pay for powder coating job
Re: Valve Cover
Posted: June 5th, 2002, 5:04 pm
by spllogics
ok , can some one tell me what powder coating is? Ive never heard anything about it. any pics would be nice to.
Re: Valve Cover
Posted: June 5th, 2002, 8:50 pm
by fatfmx3
before you paint it you have to wirewheel on a drill to scuff the metal or it may chip off.<BR>if you are going to powder coat it they can sand blast it for not much
Re: Valve Cover
Posted: June 6th, 2002, 12:13 am
by mitmaks
powdercoating is basically special paint that is applied with electrostatically charged paint gun and then has to be baked in oven at 400 degrees.