MJ's_MJ Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 After 28 years, the much criticized plastic valve cover on my 86 2.5L 4x4 started leaking. After removing it in preparation for replacing the gasket I discovered 2 cracks which are the cause of the problem rather than a deteriorated gasket. I am more than satisfied with the performance of the original valve cover so I am not feeling the need to replace it with an aluminum unit but I have a question about the fit of a particular part. Has anyone ever replaced their plastic cover with this... http://www.thejeephut.com/plastic-valve-cover-1983-1993-jeep-cj-wrangler-by-omix-ada/ ? If so, what gasket would be recommended and would the original bolts need to be replaced with shoulder bolts? Thanks for any help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Go aluminum and be done with it. Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkrun Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 don't expect the new after market china made cover to perform like the factory one. If you have the cash go aluminum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ's_MJ Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 China... this thing says Taiwan so no worries! /s I'm not excited to move away from the stock setup for the CCV/PCV but if quality of the aftermarket parts is the main driver at least now I understand why it is such a common recommended fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dybamx Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I just paid $17 for an aluminum one at the p&p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ's_MJ Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Correct me if I am wrong, but in reading many of the NUMEROUS valve cover swap threads I believe I read that the '86 2.5L has a unique metered CCV grommet (???). If this is true, how is that compensated for in the VC swap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Study my pic and do exactly the same. Nothing really to compensate for. The 'metered' fitting is the one the vacuum hose is attached to, just make sure yours comes with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysett Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Where can I get an aluminum valve cover? I can't find them anywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 You won't any new online... It'll Be either a jy (cherokee,wrangler) Or a member here or ebay.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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