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Offline JayRamb

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Re: Dirty oil
« Reply #15 on: May 26, 2011, 08:39:13 PM »
Quote from: wagoneerhauler on May 26, 2011, 05:40:51 PM
That link did not work for me but I found this:

http://collinsbros.stores.yahoo.net/valcovgromoi.html

Seems like a good price to me too.  Is this the one you got JayRamb (# 83501398K-AL42)?  Good quality I take it?


Great quality! I had my friend/mechanic install and he thought it was of great quality! an't go wrong w/$75!
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Re: Dirty oil
« Reply #16 on: May 27, 2011, 01:29:00 AM »
They do have to redrill holes in the top of the head to install an aftermarket v/c....just make sure they dont drill into a water jacket....Im sure someone here has seen that happen.
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Offline JayRamb

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Re: Dirty oil
« Reply #17 on: May 27, 2011, 11:55:15 AM »
Quote from: shanebo on May 27, 2011, 01:29:00 AM
They do have to redrill holes in the top of the head to install an aftermarket v/c....just make sure they dont drill into a water jacket....Im sure someone here has seen that happen.

That's why I took it to a mechanic who knew and knows AMC engines.
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Re: Dirty oil
« Reply #18 on: May 28, 2011, 01:06:58 AM »
I dont have near enough faith in my drilling skills to even attempt drilling into my cylinder head. I too must call on my trusty mechanic for things like that ;D
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Re: Dirty oil
« Reply #19 on: May 28, 2011, 01:22:56 PM »
when I did my Concord we did drill too far. If that happens a quality sealant will keep it from leaking. I have put over 10000 miles on the car and no coolant in the oil.
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Re: Dirty oil
« Reply #20 on: May 28, 2011, 03:01:52 PM »
I was nervous about having to drill my head. But, you can figure out exactly how far to drill. Put the screw through the cover with the gasket on, the length of the rest of screw sticking out is how far you drill. I just drilled a little at a time and would check the depth, then drill a little more.
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