Jeep Meister Posted July 8, 2013 Posted July 8, 2013 I had my valve cover gasket replaced by the 4x4 shop down the street here and all was good for a while then I started to notice it leaking more and more oil. So I went to pull the cover off and noticed that my suspicions were correct the cover was cracked were it bolts on. No biggie I thought just get a new one. Even being disabled I can definitely handle putting a new one on myself. So I ordered one from Quadratec it was the right valve cover but did not fit on right and was apparently warped on the straight side after contacting their customer service they said no problem we will send out another one and they did just got and tried putting it on but the pre-made gasket beed was not lining up with mounting surface and i was not even going to try to put it on as it would have leaked all over the place. So I'm sending this one back too.I got the new gasket before I found the old cover was cracked thinking it would just need a new gasket...so in my looking for new valve cover I have found that none of the online vendors have one without that pre-made gasket built in. Which I think is a great concept but there is no way of making sure its going to mate up right. So I am looking for an old school used or new valve cover that is in good shape without that pre-made gasket crap built into it as I have the new gasket and want to install it the right way. . :MJ 2: .
Harley Posted July 8, 2013 Posted July 8, 2013 If ya don't have any luck finding one locally, let me know. I have a used aluminum 2.5 cover (you'll need bolts for it though) that i'm sure we can work a deal on. I'm selling the truck soon and won't have a use for it. I bought it and never got around to installing it.
Jeep Meister Posted July 9, 2013 Author Posted July 9, 2013 Yeah hi Harley I'm interested. Let me know how much you want for it.
Harley Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 eh make an offer. Not sure what shipping would be but I can't imagine itll be too much.
Eagle Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 Just to hijack a bit ... what years had the aluminum valve cover? I've never encountered anything other than plastic ... and I HATE plastic.
Jeep Meister Posted July 9, 2013 Author Posted July 9, 2013 well the one i tried to get at quadratec was $39.99 plus shipping and it was the cheapest i could find. $40.00-$50.00 i think would be ideal for me but if not maybe we can work out a deal. I'll meet in the middle of that and offer $45.00 plus shipping cost
Harley Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 Just to hijack a bit ... what years had the aluminum valve cover? I've never encountered anything other than plastic ... and I HATE plastic. To be honest I'm not sure.
Jeep Meister Posted July 9, 2013 Author Posted July 9, 2013 I hate plastic too. :fs1: Who ever decided to make them out ABS plastic injection molded should be smacked up side the head :thwak:
Jeep Meister Posted July 9, 2013 Author Posted July 9, 2013 I know they make them for the straight six. But yeah i did not know they made them for the 4 banger. Maybe they did back in the day but i don't think they do anymore but then again idk.
jimoshel Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 I have a 2.5 with an aluminum VC. I don't know what it's off from or the year as I got in the back of a Chevy S10 I picked up.. If any bodies interested maybe I can find some block casting numbers or something to identify it.
Eagle Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 I have a 2.5 with an aluminum VC. I don't know what it's off from or the year as I got in the back of a Chevy S10 I picked up.. If any bodies interested maybe I can find some block casting numbers or something to identify it. Please do. There should be some date codes on the right side of the block, near the distributor IIRC.
Harley Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 The one i have has a few numbers stamped on the inside. Not sure if those might help track down the info :dunno:
eloysmanuel Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 the valve cover of a wrangler 2.5l also fits, the only modification will be the two hoses on top changes position
Jeep Meister Posted July 10, 2013 Author Posted July 10, 2013 Well I'm looking for an aluminum one that is in good shape that will fit a 1990 Comanche 2.5L if any one has one for sale. Just let me know what you want for it and maybe send a pic or 2 I'll pay for shipping cost
JeepcoMJ Posted July 10, 2013 Posted July 10, 2013 mid to late 90s is what the alloy one is from. I know they were introduced by 94, at least on the YJ. maybe earlier.
jimoshel Posted July 10, 2013 Posted July 10, 2013 12 2.5'S. 2 Aluminum valve covers. One is on 1996 XJ. Engine compartment looks unmolested so pretty sure it's all original VC # 2, origin unknown. Tag on VC reads 53??135?. Last digit may be a 4. Block casting 53008403 RV
TheDirtyJeep401 Posted July 11, 2013 Posted July 11, 2013 Yeah, I would like a alluminum one too. Just replaced mine with a plastic and don't like it, But there are no 2.5 wrangler parts around here.
Jeep Meister Posted July 11, 2013 Author Posted July 11, 2013 Polished it inside and out with mineral oil and emery-cloth. Thats your old VC Harley. Cut out a gasket out of ABC1835 Cork / Rubber Rollpack
Jeep Meister Posted July 21, 2013 Author Posted July 21, 2013 Got it done :) Been driving it for a few days looks good no leaks. Got that crappy Fram filter off and my new Bosch one put on too. Here are some pics .
mdgilbreath Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 Looking for a aluminum valve cover for a yj 2.5L 4 cylinder ?? No luck with this , plastic leaking. Who can find one now days? Thank you GaTnMason
eaglescout526 Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 1 hour ago, mdgilbreath said: Looking for a aluminum valve cover for a yj 2.5L 4 cylinder ?? No luck with this , plastic leaking. Who can find one now days? Thank you GaTnMason Aluminum ones are getting rare. I have a used factory hard plastic Renix era valve cover that maybe saw less than 3000 miles for sale.
Manche757 Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 On 7/9/2013 at 12:07 AM, Eagle said: Just to hijack a bit ... what years had the aluminum valve cover? I've never encountered anything other than plastic ... and I HATE plastic. I have an 87 MJ, 4.0 that has an aluminum valve cover. Original as far as I know.
Eagle Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 33 minutes ago, Manche757 said: I have an 87 MJ, 4.0 that has an aluminum valve cover. Original as far as I know. He's looking for a 2.5L aluminum valve cover.
mdgilbreath Posted October 31, 2019 Posted October 31, 2019 Big shout out to “Jeep Driver”over in the Comanche Forum. Sent me a link to one he saw on eBay . Bought will be here next week. That and a new gasket should stop the oil leak from the plastic one. It’s ome off a TJ 2.5L 4 cylinder. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkKind regards M. David (GaTnMason)1990 Soft Top YJ Wrangler 2.5L 4cyl. 31” tires back space 4” for wider base. 220,00 miles
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