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   Valve Cover

   • BULLITTBUilder
   • Jun 3, 2010
   • Jeep CJ Forum

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   Jun 3, 2010

    by BULLITTBUilder
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      tigercreek

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      #3 · Jun 3, 2010

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      The shape is slightly different - note the curves along the side.
      
      Here is what you need (shape-wise)
      

      
      
      This is what you are looking at
      

      
      
      That being said, I found this 1964-88 AMC/Jeep 199-232-258 Straight/Inline 6 Cylinder Steel Valve Cover - Chrome
      Product Description:
      AMC/Jeep 6 cylinder chrome steel valve cover fits 1964-1988 AMC and Jeep 199-232-258 straight/inline 6 cylinder engines. Short OEM style and baffled. Will not work as replacement for plastic model valve cover. Height: 3-1/2".
      
      Will not work as replacement for plastic model valve cover. Huh?
      
      I've never really paid attention to the difference. Maybe the way they attach/mount to the head?
      
      Sometimes something that "fits" will also need a hole drilled or a tab removed.

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   C.F.R.? Advise Please

   • NateCam88
   • Oct 27, 2010
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   Oct 29, 2010

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      NateCam88

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      Discussion Starter · #1 · Oct 27, 2010

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      on my 83 cj7 i have the 258ci inline six (stock with plastic valve cover) and i cant get the valve cover to seal, i know i can buy a steel or aluminum one for it, and i know i may or will have to drill and tap holes... bummer, but i found a really cheap one on amazon (here is the link Amazon.com: 1964-88 AMC/Jeep 199-232-258 Straight/Inline 6 Cylinder Steel Valve Cover - Chrome: Automotive ) but i have never heard of "c.f.r. preformance". so all i really would like to know is; is this company any good? also is there any better idea for me?

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   81 cj5 metal valve cover replacement

   • mantooth
   • Sep 13, 2011
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   Sep 20, 2011

    by mantooth
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      mantooth

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      Discussion Starter · #1 · Sep 13, 2011

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      I have the 258 I6 in my cj and want to get rid of the leaking plastic valve cover. i have searched around but havent really gotten a straight answer from people. so my question is can i get a valve cover for any I6 258 and just drill and tap the 2 extra bolt holes i will need or what. could i buy this one http://www.amazon.com/1964-80-199-232-258-Straight-Inline-Cylinder/dp/B003A6U560/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315938286&sr=8-1 and do that or what should i do. keep in mind i am a poor college student and dont want to spend a lot of money:cheers2:

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   Valve Cover Replacement

   • 79OldBlue
   • Dec 4, 2011
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   Dec 5, 2011

    by Matt1981CJ7
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      hp_lovecraft

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      #4 · Dec 4, 2011

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      I had a similar problem. Leaking valve cover. When I pulled it off it looked like the PO had tried to fix the leak by overtightening the valve-cover bolts to the point that it bent and warped the cover, making it leak much worse.
      
      They still make the older style, here for example:
      http://www.amazon.com/1964-80-199-232-258-Straight-Inline-Cylinder/dp/B003A6U560
      http://www.amazon.com/Stock-Replacement-Valve-1964-80-Chrome/dp/B004HH62CC
      
      But I took a different approach- I laid the valve cover on a block of wood, then using a wood dowel from above, beat the valve cover straight. Took a while, and if I knew they were only $20 new (above), I'd probobly just bought a new one.

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   1979 CJ5 various questions

   • hunter1
   • Jun 14, 2014
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   Aug 19, 2014

    by hunter1
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      Discussion Starter · #16 · Jun 18, 2014

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      HP, if I knew or could confirm that the chrome covers would fit perfectly with no drilling/tapping/etc, I'd probably buy one. At this point I'm not too sure, I've searched this and other forums but so far haven't seen such info yet.
      
      Once I have the orig cover off in a few days, I plan to check the fit carefully. One suggestion by co-worker here was to put an omni directional flashlight under it on a good flat surface, while in a dark room. Should be able to easily see problem areas.
      
      Examples:
      
      http://www.ebay.com/itm/Spectre-Per...ke:Jeep|Model:CJ5&hash=item4d1daf4714&vxp=mtr
      
      Note above reviewer said orig oil cap won't fit.
      
      http://www.amazon.com/1964-80-199-2...=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=1979+jeep+258+valve+cover

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   Aluminum VC

   • ECJ-7
   • Apr 17, 2015
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   Apr 19, 2015

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      dirtdudeaz

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      #2 · Apr 17, 2015

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      Clifford used to make one I guess. You'd have to search ebay/CL to find one, and they are a pretty penny. I also thought I heard someone finding a chrome steel cover that would fit, but never saw if it worked out or not. http://www.amazon.com/1964-80-199-232-258-Straight-Inline-Cylinder/dp/B003A6U560
      
      Something with the head and/or rocker bridges, or ribbed cover design being changed in '81; or not having front and rear holes or something... I have an '83, so I am not entirely sure.

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