BeaterComanche86 Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 Looking to see if anyone has a metal valve cover for a 2.5 that will work on my 86. I’m sick of this plastic cover. Shipping would be to 21234 (Baltimore) Thanks
eaglescout526 Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 This is true. I find that one to be vastly superior to the aftermarket options that are available.
BeaterComanche86 Posted March 12, 2020 Author Posted March 12, 2020 I appreciate the offer but I’m over the idea of a plastic valve cover. I didn’t realize aftermarket was even an option but with that being said I’m on the hunt for oem. Assuming my only options are from a YJ, TJ, or XJ. I recall hearing some XJs had metal, I may be wrong.
eaglescout526 Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 I am going to AMC salvage tomorrow. I have seen some of the metal covers there. I will snag you one.
BeaterComanche86 Posted March 12, 2020 Author Posted March 12, 2020 If you could do that I’d really appreciate it. I need to move somewhere with better junk yards, virtually no Jeeps there unless your looking for zj or liberty stuff. If you find one could you grab the bolts for it as well?
eaglescout526 Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 I will try. I can see if they have the bolts as well for it. I know they have engine torn apart and they have just some covers laying around. They do have ZJs but no KJs. Trust me I feel you. We have junk yards here but as soon as a Jeep hits the yard, everyone flocks to it because of the rust free parts. Sometimes guys will just buy the whole thing outright and just make a trail rig out if it
BeaterComanche86 Posted March 13, 2020 Author Posted March 13, 2020 If you can’t get the bolts no worries, I think there just 1/4 20’s but if they have them it would be great. Same deal here but we’re flocking for rusty parts lol
eaglescout526 Posted March 13, 2020 Posted March 13, 2020 Will do! I know they have a whole tray of bolts and stuff so I will do my best to locate the OEM ones.
FrankTheDog Posted March 13, 2020 Posted March 13, 2020 I have a stock aluminum valve cover off of a 1995 YJ 2.5. $50 plus the shipping.
BeaterComanche86 Posted March 13, 2020 Author Posted March 13, 2020 @eaglescout526 your the man, let me know how it goes. 57 minutes ago, FrankTheDog said: I have a stock aluminum valve cover off of a 1995 YJ 2.5. $50 plus the shipping. If eagle can’t find anything I’ll take you up on the offer. Much appreciated
eaglescout526 Posted March 13, 2020 Posted March 13, 2020 Do his valve cover. They have plenty but I can’t find the bolts for it.
FrankTheDog Posted March 14, 2020 Posted March 14, 2020 I’ll check shipping tomorrow. I’ll cover $10 of shipping, any more you can add to the $50. I should have enough 4.0 valve cover bolts laying around.
BeaterComanche86 Posted March 14, 2020 Author Posted March 14, 2020 3 hours ago, FrankTheDog said: I’ll check shipping tomorrow. I’ll cover $10 of shipping, any more you can add to the $50. I should have enough 4.0 valve cover bolts laying around. Sounds like a good deal, do you have any pictures? And the 4.0 bolts are the same length as the 2.5? There essential the based off of each other so it makes sense, just thought I’d ask
FrankTheDog Posted March 14, 2020 Posted March 14, 2020 The bolts I could find right now are for a 96 and up Stamped 4.0 valve cover, I think they are a little short. I’ll look some more in the morning.
BeaterComanche86 Posted March 14, 2020 Author Posted March 14, 2020 If you can find them it’s no big deal, I could always buy new bolts and cut them down to whatever size. I’ll send you a pm to work out the details.
BeaterComanche86 Posted March 19, 2020 Author Posted March 19, 2020 Valve cover on the way thanks to @FrankTheDog
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