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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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where to get nice valve covers?

i want to get some really nice valve covers that say pontiac or trans am on top

i found a nice set but they dont make them with the big hole for oil cap only the small holes for the pvc valve and the vent hole on the other side.


anyone know of a site that provides the right kind im talking about.

this is for my 86 trans am 305 v8 tpi with the bolts on the sides of the covers.
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 02:34 PM
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Re: where to get nice valve covers?

You should be using a funnel when replacing oil anyway - what difference does oil cap size make?

One valve cover gets PCV valve, other gets breather filter. Remove either one to replace oil - that's what everyone with aftermarket covers does because like you say, they don't have the big ugly oil cap on them.
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 02:40 PM
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Re: where to get nice valve covers?

o i do use a funnel but into the big ugle hole meant for the oil on the stock covers haha.


so thats the deal with new covers just remove the breather or pvc to get the oil in?

hmmm alright thank you for that info. much appreciated
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 02:57 PM
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Re: where to get nice valve covers?

Yep - that's it. Just gotta get in there somewhere!
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 09:44 PM
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Re: where to get nice valve covers?

can you post the link for the valve covers that say pontiac for a chevy engine. My friend would like to know.
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 09:46 PM
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Re: where to get nice valve covers?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ponti...Q5fAccessories

the guy can do custom jobs like different colors for the lettering and with baffles or without.
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