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Old 12-19-2016 | 02:21 PM
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I have 2 sets of KE'S ill sell with S30 modifications. Not sure if it worked or not Havent used em since
Theyre stripped to alum So no color All parts included
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Old 12-19-2016 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Black Baja
I'm positive. They leak. Silicone the top around the seam and they don't leak. Is what it is. If you worked with this stuff on a daily basis you would understand. You can't buy anything nice anymore. Quality is a thing of the past.
If the 2016 KEPP 2-pc valve covers are still leaking, this is total BS. Maybe it is time for all of OSO to consider moving all your Hardin Marine business to other parts suppliers. Come on KEPP...isn't it now time for the company(s) to reply to these current leak accusations? Defend your current quality or just pull your 2-pc valve corners from the market.
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Old 12-19-2016 | 06:41 PM
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I tried to contact KE but it was a waste of time the had my money and was told pound sand i installed wrong. Yeah right it's not brain surgery to install valve covers.
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Old 12-19-2016 | 07:52 PM
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It's a shame, I'm tired of oil in the bilge because of valve covers.
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Old 12-19-2016 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by BigSilverCat
we could build you a two piece valve cover with a clear top so you can see the rockers to keep an eye on them and diagnose a problem real quick.
Tyson, did you make Jim's for "Freedom" I was wondering who manufactured them if it was not you, Thanks, cu in Cuba, lol
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Old 12-20-2016 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by BigSilverCat
we could build you a two piece valve cover with a clear top so you can see the rockers to keep an eye on them and diagnose a problem real quick.
Tyson, do you have any pics of what they look like and price point?
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Old 12-20-2016 | 07:12 PM
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About all of the Manuf in Napcar use a 2 piece cover with no problems. They are all Billet though , not a Casting . We made ours with a .375 wide flange and dovetailed in a .080 Viton Oring . No Leaks ever.
But the dry sump pumps pull 20-22 inVac in the Crankcase , You cant even pull the damn things off with no bolts in them when the engine is running !
Im sure someone makes a good BBC 2 Piece cover , but the are gonna be pricey!
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Old 12-21-2016 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by dunnitagain
About all of the Manuf in Napcar use a 2 piece cover with no problems. They are all Billet though , not a Casting . We made ours with a .375 wide flange and dovetailed in a .080 Viton Oring . No Leaks ever.
But the dry sump pumps pull 20-22 inVac in the Crankcase , You cant even pull the damn things off with no bolts in them when the engine is running !
Im sure someone makes a good BBC 2 Piece cover , but the are gonna be pricey!
The KE ones weren't cheap, take in to account the number of times many removed them, sent them back reinstalled them and cleaned the bilge. They were never right.
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Old 12-21-2016 | 09:55 AM
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Damn, seems like a damn simple part, hard to believe they leak at all.
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Old 12-21-2016 | 10:25 AM
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I used to have the KE two-piece valve covers and they were GTL (Guaranteed to Leak). Switched them to the Lightning Performance ones a couple of years ago and they work very well. The KE ones are junk....
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