Jeep Driver Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 So I mentioned in another thread that I picked up some odds and ends at the JY a few weeks ago. I found a filthy but otherwise in excellent condition AMC valve cover. Two hours of cleaning, a little black and silver......good as new. I've been using Havoline 40w with Pure1 filters and after 31K miles she's still squeaky clean. I also began using about 20% Lucas (even the suggestion of such a thing got a couple of guys really pissed at me on another board) but I'll keep doing what I'm doing, the oil is still a dull gold after three months of daily driving. I've had a couple of discussions here regarding rubber gaskets, they SUCK. This one leaked from the beginning I'll bet. I'll stick to my favorite, Ultra Black. I ordered from Jeep what was supposed to be a vacuum kit for the 2.5 and it came as a 4.0 kit. A little heat will reform the line. The valve cover I removed was an aftermarket replacement, compared to the OEM if feel much lighter and thinner. I'm trying to bring here back one piece at a time when I can find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJRemi Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 That looks great! My 88 valve cover feels like plastic. I think the mechanic swapped it in when he did some engine work but I want to find an aluminum cover this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenobian_84 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Tharr be plastic on the horizon captain. Very nice find irregardless, I wish my own valve cover looked that nice when I still had it on. Plastic ones work as well as the aluminum ones, it's just a matter of keeping everything in check. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnuck Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 The Right Stuff works better than Ultra Black (took me a loooong time to believe that! It worked on the plastic cover of my 4.2L in my Eagle!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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