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I ordered or you could say that I took a gamble and purchased a cheap set of chrome valve covers from J.C. Whitney. The box arrived today. As I opened the box the first thing I noticed was "Made In Taiwan" on the bag the covers were in. I took them out of the bag and realized quickly that these are pretty darn good valve covers. Really good quality and heavy duty. These things I guarantee won't warp like the factory ones. The chrome job on the covers is probably the best I've seen (at least for now).The only thing to check is if the bolt holes actually line up but I'm sure they will. The part number for these valve covers is 381204 at J.C. Whitney's web site and are $27.99. It cost me total,with shipping, $36.98 and so far they have exceeded my expectations. These sure beat the price of other manufacture's jacked up prices. It was a good gamble I think!
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1984 Wagoneer
1977 Cherokee Chief (401)
1982 J-20
1965 AMC Rambler American 220 -
Thanks for the tip!
Oh, and BTW
Bryan Smith
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
- 75th Anniversary Edition - 1941 Trim Package - Recon Green
1986 Jeep J20
- Super clean rig from the AZ/CA state line
1982 Jeep J10
- Has become a Long Term Project.
1981 Jeep J20
- Commercial flat bed - Lost in a Divorce --gone
1987 Jeep J20 Pioneer
- Former Rick Bielec aka Ricbee plow rig. Major rust!! --gone
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Originally posted by JayrodohOriginally posted by LindelBest laid plans, yada yada yada...
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You better hope your american engine will accept them. Ease them on gently to reduce the possibility of rejection.
JR[quote] "How does someone from Iran have a BJ's Offroad sticker but I can't seem to get one sent to New Jersey???!!!"
1980 Honcho Sportside w/37's, 351c, 14" lift, D44high pinion w/Aussie, crossover steering, 14b w/detroit, np435, 205, 5.13's, 4whl discs, hb brakes, OBAir, rusted out cab,
1966 mustang fastback
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I had a set of those on my J4000 but the moisture and winter salt here made them rust pretty quick. The fit was really good except that the indents where the bolts go are a little tighter than on the stock covers. I had to grind a small amount off of the dipstick tube holder that goes on the lower bolt on the left valve cover. Seeing you're in TX, I'm sure that the rust won't be a problem but it might not be a bad idea to put a coat of hi-temp clear on them.Patrick V.
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73 J4000 "The $LUT" 360 V8 bored .040 over Edelbrock 2131 1407 4V carb K8600 cam Dual Flowmaster 40 mufflers TH400 QT 3.73 Dana 44s
78 Cherokee Chief WT "Old Blue" 360 V8 4V TH400 QT RIPComment
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Thanks for advice J4Grand! No rust problems in West Texas but a Hi-Temp clear coat is not a bad idea.1984 Wagoneer
1977 Cherokee Chief (401)
1982 J-20
1965 AMC Rambler American 220Comment
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hmmmm. pictures? how much effort is it to get these on? i dont want to take a million things apart just to make one part of my engine pretty, while the rest is black
88' Grand Wagoneer. Working on it piece by piece just keeping it running.
"Slow progress is sure progress"Comment
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Here are mine just sitting on the heads for a poser shot before I installed the engine. Another thing I thought of was that I have the small half moon-shaped "keepers" under the valve cover bolts. These had to be shaved slightly to fit the indents in the covers.
Patrick V.
MEMBER #14
73 J4000 "The $LUT" 360 V8 bored .040 over Edelbrock 2131 1407 4V carb K8600 cam Dual Flowmaster 40 mufflers TH400 QT 3.73 Dana 44s
78 Cherokee Chief WT "Old Blue" 360 V8 4V TH400 QT RIPComment
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They certinley look nice
For the price, I may just have to pick up a set. I can't stand the all black look I have now under the hood.
Clay1987 Grand Wagoneer Daily Driver "The Family Wagon"
Bilstein 5125's, 9" front, 8.5" rear
CA legal (stock)
360 with a flipped a/c lid
Rough Country 3" front springs
Rough Country AAL/ block rear
Custom interior bicycle rack
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Well here's some poorly taken pics of the covers.
1984 Wagoneer
1977 Cherokee Chief (401)
1982 J-20
1965 AMC Rambler American 220Comment
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those would look even better with a 360 sticker on top. very nice, i may have to look into a set of those for mine.
Rick C.
87 GW/360/727/5.22/6.72/46s(ShadowJeep)
coming soon stak 3 speed, rocks
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2003 Chevy Silverado
"WHEN IN DOUBT, THROTTLE IT OUT"Comment
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Those are nice looking covers.
Maybe it was just the bag they were wrapped in that was made in Tawain.1989 Grand Wagoneer - Daily Driver
2001 3/4 ton suburban - Camper puller
2003 Buick Le Sabre - Momma's carComment
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After plenty of time waiting for the cold weather to be gone, I finally got the valve covers on after installing an Edelbrock intake. They went on perfectly with no issues and they look great. I wish the rest of the Jeep could look that good. I definitely recommend these inexpensive covers.1984 Wagoneer
1977 Cherokee Chief (401)
1982 J-20
1965 AMC Rambler American 220Comment
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Originally posted by RAMBLINFSJ
Well, I'll say it....
'76 Waggy, TH400, Quadratrac and a fourOH!one Sold
My other car is a Viner Pro Team...no wait, my other car is a Masi Speciale...nonono, my other car is a Bianchi 928SL
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Patience, people, Patience
1984 Wagoneer
1977 Cherokee Chief (401)
1982 J-20
1965 AMC Rambler American 220Comment
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I scored a pair of similar chrome valve covers from a local car swap meet for $20. They seem nice. Slightly taller and more square than stock. They got heavy carrying them around all day. I'll see what I can do about pictures. . .
I saw a pair of vintage aluminum finned Edelbrock covers stamped "Javelin" on the inside, but the $250 asking price was a bit steep.89 Grand Wagoneer, 360, 727, 229, D44s, 2.5" Rancho lift, 31x10.5 mud tires, Howell TBI on an Edelbrock intake, MSD TFI upgrade, Engle cam, Edelbrock shorty headers, Single 2.5" exhaust with 40-series Flowmaster, Milodon high-flow water pump, BJs Offroad aluminum cross-flow radiator.
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