and has anyone used the Empi ally finned bolt on valve covers
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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.
Thanks Marcus. I would rather a small weep than an Exon Veldez moment
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-/1...
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
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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.
Good advice vwo60.
Not everything Empi is nasty. My billet air filter bases/tops are also a good bit of equipment.
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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.
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. 
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U sold them to me 
Ha ha gold Marcus.
I've done my research and all brands have had someone who's had an issue for whatever reason.
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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-cover...
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-aluminu...
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
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 )
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
I have 3 motors with the Empi ones.....no probs at all
I forgot about c channel seal type , yes make's good sense now .
Rod has a set here , he was going to ring you .
If you go for the C-Channel, make sure you get some spare gaskets!
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