Valve covers....
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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Mississippi
Valve covers....
So this question may very well make me look like an idiot but it is really bothering me... why do some Machs have black valve covers and others have the natural finish? I see it as about 50 50 black to natural and I figured someone on here would have an answer haha
And has any one powder coated their valve covers because I want the blue ones but dont want to pay the 250 for them
And has any one powder coated their valve covers because I want the blue ones but dont want to pay the 250 for them
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 240
From: California
The 2003 Mach 1 has black valve covers.
The 2004 Mach 1 has the unfinished valve covers.
I have the unfinished ones and they are impossible to clean so I think I will go with the powder coating as well - if anyone has experience with this I would love to hear it!
Thanks
clarehills
The 2004 Mach 1 has the unfinished valve covers.
I have the unfinished ones and they are impossible to clean so I think I will go with the powder coating as well - if anyone has experience with this I would love to hear it!
Thanks
clarehills
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3rd Gear Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 610
From: Mississippi
The 2003 Mach 1 has black valve covers.
The 2004 Mach 1 has the unfinished valve covers.
I have the unfinished ones and they are impossible to clean so I think I will go with the powder coating as well - if anyone has experience with this I would love to hear it!
Thanks
clarehills
The 2004 Mach 1 has the unfinished valve covers.
I have the unfinished ones and they are impossible to clean so I think I will go with the powder coating as well - if anyone has experience with this I would love to hear it!
Thanks
clarehills
If you do end up powder coating them could you let me know how it goes
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Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,092
From: California
I powdercoated mine, its only 50.
Warning..... it is INCREDIBLY difficult to Remove and Re-install these, the passenger side comes out pretty simple, but the motor had to come off the k-memebr, then slide to the side to get the drivers side one to clear the brake system. I WILL NEVER DO THAT AGAIN UNLESS THE MOTOR IS OUT OF THE CAR. its pretty easy on a 2v, just a PITA on the 4v's
Warning..... it is INCREDIBLY difficult to Remove and Re-install these, the passenger side comes out pretty simple, but the motor had to come off the k-memebr, then slide to the side to get the drivers side one to clear the brake system. I WILL NEVER DO THAT AGAIN UNLESS THE MOTOR IS OUT OF THE CAR. its pretty easy on a 2v, just a PITA on the 4v's
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 240
From: California
Crikey - that does sound like a real pain to get it out. I guess I will wait till I am doing a few things together and get it done then.
I am not sure if you were asking me but anyway, I am in San Diego
I am not sure if you were asking me but anyway, I am in San Diego
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Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 610
From: Mississippi
I powdercoated mine, its only 50.
Warning..... it is INCREDIBLY difficult to Remove and Re-install these, the passenger side comes out pretty simple, but the motor had to come off the k-memebr, then slide to the side to get the drivers side one to clear the brake system. I WILL NEVER DO THAT AGAIN UNLESS THE MOTOR IS OUT OF THE CAR. its pretty easy on a 2v, just a PITA on the 4v's
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Warning..... it is INCREDIBLY difficult to Remove and Re-install these, the passenger side comes out pretty simple, but the motor had to come off the k-memebr, then slide to the side to get the drivers side one to clear the brake system. I WILL NEVER DO THAT AGAIN UNLESS THE MOTOR IS OUT OF THE CAR. its pretty easy on a 2v, just a PITA on the 4v's
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Well crap there goes that idea haha