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Old 02-28-2016 | 06:28 PM
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Unhappy K&E 2 pc valve covers leaking all the time

I have these KE 2 piece valve covers nearly 900 bucs they have leaked since new I called them they say for another 500 bucs I can buy there new billets lower rails. Has anyone had same problems?? Is there a cheaper fix the leak is so slow I figure out if nits the lower plate or cover it self?I love to be able to lash valves without exhaust removal but it looks totally ridiculous with all the oil in the bilge. I will not pay them ANOTHER 500.00 bucs on a promise that they wont leak. Any feedback would help
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Old 02-28-2016 | 06:39 PM
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Yup , had the same problem....... High Dollar Sh t , inflated Hype , Inferior Quality .
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Old 02-28-2016 | 06:52 PM
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PM Sutphen30, he had a quick fix for this like 8-10yrs ago or so. I did a search but couldn't find the thread.
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Old 02-28-2016 | 08:05 PM
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PM Sutphen30, he had a quick fix for this like 8-10yrs ago or so. I did a search but couldn't find the thread.
I'll do the search for you. lol
http://forums.boatfreaks.org/showthr...ak+valve+cover
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I have been told that the reason they leak is that when You bolt down the base it warps and that makes the upper half seal leak. If there was a way to seal the base to the head without any warping then the seal may not leak.
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Old 02-29-2016 | 12:58 AM
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I have never heard of anybody who did not have problems with them leaking.
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Old 02-29-2016 | 05:55 AM
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I have never heard of anybody who did not have problems with them leaking.
mine haven't leaked in years.
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Old 02-29-2016 | 06:06 AM
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Mine have never leaked but they were bought before Keith sold the business. How old are these? Did you buy them new or used? If you bought them new, call CP and maybe they will help you.
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Old 02-29-2016 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Tinkerer
I have been told that the reason they leak is that when You bolt down the base it warps and that makes the upper half seal leak. If there was a way to seal the base to the head without any warping then the seal may not leak.
I understand now if the base is warping I noticed that the rubber gasket is compressed on the edges close to the cover bolts but the middle of the gasket is not compressed. But Cover have o-rings also?? I just cant send another 500 bucs with a claim to fame fix. Does anyone else have these type of 2 piece cover maybe just change whole brand . I have a 33 eliminator with 1300s in it EFI whipples ect. just looks like a Fred Sanford boat when I pull into the Bar and everyone wants to see the engines I usually stop a ways out, open hatch wipe off excess. LOL
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Old 02-29-2016 | 09:56 AM
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They should fix these I could sell 10 sets just in Punta Gorda Florida if they didnt Leak everyone asked where I got them!!!!!!
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