and has anyone used the Empi ally finned bolt on valve covers
*Changed the name so it fits more to the content of the thread*
Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it
4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·
Bolt on rocker covers (name change)
vassy66T1 Wow ... are U reading this?
2,120 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
Hey Stanley
I have them on the single cab and am happy with them. The only down side for them (as with all bolt on valve covers) is the nut/washer area provides an opportunity to leak. There is a great spot to drill and tap them for breathing. See my breather install recently. http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=76393&page=5
I was actually thinking the other day that this would be a solution for your valve cover gasket issues.
I have them on the single cab and am happy with them. The only down side for them (as with all bolt on valve covers) is the nut/washer area provides an opportunity to leak. There is a great spot to drill and tap them for breathing. See my breather install recently. http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=76393&page=5
I was actually thinking the other day that this would be a solution for your valve cover gasket issues.
Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it
4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·
Thanks Marcus. I would rather a small weep than an Exon Veldez moment
Dak-A-Tak Volksie Pete
1,381 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
you can buy local easy , and have them next day . I'd say most shops mate , even I may have some to sell.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VW-buggy-Scat-finned-Aluminum-bolt-valve-covers-/160723245671?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item256bda1a67
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VW-buggy-Scat-finned-Aluminum-bolt-valve-covers-/160723245671?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item256bda1a67
Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it
4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·
Thanks Pete but was looking at some other stuff as well
From the pic of those valve covers the way the fins wrap right around it doesn't leave much room to fit a breather. Might need to machine/grind of some fins.
Anyone used them. Heard differing views on SCAT
From the pic of those valve covers the way the fins wrap right around it doesn't leave much room to fit a breather. Might need to machine/grind of some fins.
Anyone used them. Heard differing views on SCAT
toplessbug Fahrvergnugen
879 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
And your thinking of using empi????????????????????Stanley wrote:Anyone used them. Heard differing views on SCAT
Don't argue with an idiot; people watching may not be able to tell the difference.
vwo60 Veteran Volks Folk
2,036 posts · joined Feb 2007 ·
you only have to use the correct oring under the head of the bolt and there will be no leaks, i have them on all my cars with no problems, just remember to change the oring every few services, get them from a bearing service.
vassy66T1 Wow ... are U reading this?
2,120 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
Good advice vwo60.
Not everything Empi is nasty. My billet air filter bases/tops are also a good bit of equipment.
Not everything Empi is nasty. My billet air filter bases/tops are also a good bit of equipment.
68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I thought aluminium is light as..??Dak-A-Tak wrote:you can buy local easy , and have them next day . I'd say most shops mate , even I may have some to sell.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VW-buggy-Scat-finned-Aluminum-bolt-valve-covers-/160723245671?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item256bda1a67
Scat can't be any worse than some EMPI products that aren't finished off properly..
do these use standard gaskets?
cheers
LEE
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---
68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hivassy66T1 wrote:Good advice vwo60.
Not everything Empi is nasty. My billet air filter bases/tops are also a good bit of equipment.
Once the Chinese get quality control... things should get better ??
at the moment I believe the people making this stuff has no idea what it does or where it goes...
so, they cannot make it better.. IMHO
LEE
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---
whathaveidone Custom Title Time!
1,559 posts · joined Feb 2010 ·
ive got a CB set. with breathers on the side/ top. Not a good pic. I can get a better one when my motor comes back.
Just dont over tighten them like I did!!!! cuts through the rubber gaskit.
Just dont over tighten them like I did!!!! cuts through the rubber gaskit.
vassy66T1 Wow ... are U reading this?
2,120 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
My comment is based upon owning and using the items mentioned. I don't have any love affair with Empi.
These 2 items do the job well. 😘
These 2 items do the job well. 😘
68AutoBug wrote:Hivassy66T1 wrote:Good advice vwo60.
Not everything Empi is nasty. My billet air filter bases/tops are also a good bit of equipment.
Once the Chinese get quality control... things should get better ??
at the moment I believe the people making this stuff has no idea what it does or where it goes...
so, they cannot make it better.. IMHO
LEE
matberry Moderator Go hard or go home
8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
The problem is the next ones you buy may not fit/leak/insert what you wish here. Comes down to product knowledge from the vendor IMOvassy66T1 wrote:Not everything Empi is nasty. My billet air filter bases/tops are also a good bit of equipment.
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
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OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE
vassy66T1 Wow ... are U reading this?
2,120 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
U sold them to me 🙂
Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it
4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·
Ha ha gold Marcus.
I've done my research and all brands have had someone who's had an issue for whatever reason.
I've done my research and all brands have had someone who's had an issue for whatever reason.
matberry Moderator Go hard or go home
8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Ha....what would I know....😂😂😂vassy66T1 wrote:U sold them to me 🙂
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
G'day Stanley, we've fitted many different types in the past (EMPI, CSP, Scat etc) and as per above everyone will have their preferences.
We have the EMPI ones in stock:
http://dasrestoparts.com.au/empi-hi-performance-c-channel-bolt-on-valve-covers.html
Whislt its hard to compete wtih the US shops on all products due to our freight/duties/taxes, we do try and stay competitive. Not too far off so cal when you factor in freight.
http://www.socalautoparts.com/product_info.php/valve-covers-bolt-cast-aluminum-black-wpolished-fins-p-14518
Just thought I'd throw out a sneaky plug whilst we are waiting for AVD to finalise our sponsorship/upload our banners etc.
Cheers
Al
We have the EMPI ones in stock:
http://dasrestoparts.com.au/empi-hi-performance-c-channel-bolt-on-valve-covers.html
Whislt its hard to compete wtih the US shops on all products due to our freight/duties/taxes, we do try and stay competitive. Not too far off so cal when you factor in freight.
http://www.socalautoparts.com/product_info.php/valve-covers-bolt-cast-aluminum-black-wpolished-fins-p-14518
Just thought I'd throw out a sneaky plug whilst we are waiting for AVD to finalise our sponsorship/upload our banners etc.
Cheers
Al
vassy66T1 Wow ... are U reading this?
2,120 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
You go Al
It might be the only 2 items Empi gets right but these 2 work for me 👍
(All in good fun mr Berry 😘)
It might be the only 2 items Empi gets right but these 2 work for me 👍
(All in good fun mr Berry 😘)
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
You're right Marcus, I tend to sift through their catalogue and choose what I know is reasonable quality and avoid the 'lesser quality' stuff 🙂
Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
I have 3 motors with the Empi ones.....no probs at all👍
Dak-A-Tak Volksie Pete
1,381 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
I forgot about c channel seal type , yes make's good sense now .
Rod has a set here , he was going to ring you .
Rod has a set here , he was going to ring you .
dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
If you go for the C-Channel, make sure you get some spare gaskets!
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it
4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·
Thanks Al. The sooner you get the banner the better. I forgot about you. Although your saved in my favourites now.Dasdubber wrote:G'day Stanley, we've fitted many different types in the past (EMPI, CSP, Scat etc) and as per above everyone will have their preferences.
We have the EMPI ones in stock:
http://dasrestoparts.com.au/empi-hi-performance-c-channel-bolt-on-valve-covers.html
Whislt its hard to compete wtih the US shops on all products due to our freight/duties/taxes, we do try and stay competitive. Not too far off so cal when you factor in freight.
http://www.socalautoparts.com/product_info.php/valve-covers-bolt-cast-aluminum-black-wpolished-fins-p-14518
Just thought I'd throw out a sneaky plug whilst we are waiting for AVD to finalise our sponsorship/upload our banners etc.
Cheers
Al
I've always bought local but was looking at buying a few other things but that was just to make the freight worth while. If I can get what i'm after here i'd rather buy local.
Rod sent me an email but work got in the way of calling him back. Will call today.
Thanks all.