Will standard rocker covers fit over roller rockers on a 308. If not, where can I source standard looking rocker covers large enough to fit. Thanks
308 Rocker Covers for Roller Rockers
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, May 27 2007 03:05 PM
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Posted 27 May 2007 - 03:15 PM
I'm not sure if they clear i put custom alloy covers on, but if they dont fit you can always gain some clearance by using 2 gaskets together.
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Posted 27 May 2007 - 03:33 PM
ya have to get yaself a set of tall rocker covers dude!! 
i seen a set of those chrome rocker covers with the 308 emblem
on ebay last night for about 70 bucks (brand new)
i seen a set of those chrome rocker covers with the 308 emblem
on ebay last night for about 70 bucks (brand new)
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Posted 27 May 2007 - 03:42 PM
Here's some for 60 bux..like little birdy..cheap cheapya have to get yaself a set of tall rocker covers dude!!
i seen a set of those chrome rocker covers with the 308 emblem
on ebay last night for about 70 bucks (brand new)
http://cgi.ebay.com....1QQcmdZViewItem
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Posted 27 May 2007 - 04:03 PM
I think he wants to use the standard covers for the "sleeper engine bay" look, or he has an original looking car. In which case the aftermarket covers would be of no use. Bolt it all up and stick the standard cover over them, with no gasket. If it clears (this is keeping in mind that when the cam is in, they will be alternating in open & closed as you go along the bank), then you're set. If it doesn't, try with a gasket (keeping in mind that a single gasket will compress when torqued) etc.
Don't have to turn the motor over or anything. Not too hard to find out
Don't have to turn the motor over or anything. Not too hard to find out
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Posted 27 May 2007 - 07:45 PM
Standard covers will fit with 2 gaskets up to 0.550" lift using screw in studs and roller rockers (I don't know about the bolt on adjustables) .
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Posted 27 May 2007 - 08:11 PM
GOOD QUESTION RONALD ..
i learnt the hard way and destroyed a set of standard covers ... they have dents in the tops anyhow , i have replaced them with a set of holden black alloy type but would prefer myself to have the original ones or a higher version or the originals .
not so sure about running 2 gaskits , has anyone tried this with out getting oil leaks ??
i learnt the hard way and destroyed a set of standard covers ... they have dents in the tops anyhow , i have replaced them with a set of holden black alloy type but would prefer myself to have the original ones or a higher version or the originals .
not so sure about running 2 gaskits , has anyone tried this with out getting oil leaks ??
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Posted 27 May 2007 - 08:24 PM
you could use a metal plate/spacer between two gaskets.
just a thought. it would save oil leak problems with just using two gaskets alone.
just a thought. it would save oil leak problems with just using two gaskets alone.
Edited by Monkey, 27 May 2007 - 08:25 PM.
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Posted 27 May 2007 - 11:01 PM
You could also use contact adhesive to glue the 2 rocker cover gaskets together and also glue them to the rocker covers. Easy to remove if necessary.
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Posted 28 May 2007 - 07:30 PM
Thats exactly what I did, no oil leaks.You could also use contact adhesive to glue the 2 rocker cover gaskets together and also glue them to the rocker covers. Easy to remove if necessary.
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Posted 28 May 2007 - 08:58 PM
would that require longer bolts?
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Posted 28 May 2007 - 09:11 PM
Ive got a set of heads here with YT5009 roller rockers on them, standard covers and a single gasket, inside the covers look ok doesnt seem to be any hitting anywhere
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