KC Alloy rocker cover doesnt clear my guide plates
#1 _UCV80_
Posted 26 July 2006 - 02:06 PM
Should i grind the tappet cover or the corners guide plates? thats if it is the corners that are hitting and not the o rings.
anyone?
thanx!
#2
Posted 26 July 2006 - 02:29 PM
#3 _UCV80_
Posted 26 July 2006 - 02:39 PM
cant see how its a height problem as it clashes even when its an inch high off the head. and was still 2-3mm off
i might have another look, i dont really have a problem with modifying the cover as long as it wont permanently desroy it.
cheers
#4 _UCV80_
Posted 26 July 2006 - 04:38 PM
i like it heaps,
Cheers,
#5 _Keithy's_UC_
Posted 26 July 2006 - 07:01 PM
Looks great! I had problems fitting mine too... I got a file out and hit the front (where it was hitting the the thermostat housing). I also had troubles at the rear where it was hitting the firewall on installation... But it still went on no worries!
Cheers
Keith
#6 _UCV80_
Posted 26 July 2006 - 07:46 PM
the front cap is a breather too might get a new pcv valve for the rear.
i had to cut up my gasket too:P all the wings had too go.
loads of grinding inside
and also grinded the front too
looks like the front head bolt isnt clearing either, no leaks so far a nice strong seal, nothing like the tin can covers.
hmmm.. which pvc valve are u talkign about?
I think ill grab some allo side covers soon too
#7 _draglc_
Posted 26 July 2006 - 07:51 PM
Mine cleared all guide plates etc, but i had to grind out the rocker cover bolt holes to line up with the head.
A1
#8 _UCV80_
Posted 26 July 2006 - 07:57 PM
I bet it hit your guide plates and pushed it about 2mm to the left and thats why it wouldnt sit on perfectly was the same for me
after everything u have to do to change a rocker cover i wouldnt wanna grind for 2 hours either.
#9
Posted 26 July 2006 - 08:33 PM
#10 _high_rpm_
Posted 26 July 2006 - 10:15 PM
give it back loli bought mine second hand so it fitted easy as
#11 _draglc_
Posted 26 July 2006 - 10:33 PM
lucky i worked in a car workshop, could do it all there, now i dont, and have to make do with no decent tools!
A1
#12 _Keithy's_UC_
Posted 27 July 2006 - 02:32 AM
I had the same prob with lining up to bolt on too. Although there was nothing i could be bothered doing about it, they all managed to go into their respective holes! No leaks and no twisted bolts... I ordered stainless bolts for mine (just for a change!!)!
This must be a KC Alloy company problem as i've heard almost a million people say they wouldnt line up right to bolt on to the head...
MMM... Has anyone let them know?
Keith
#13
Posted 27 July 2006 - 02:50 AM
#14 _UCV80_
Posted 27 July 2006 - 10:43 AM
dodgy paintjob, really rough grind along the top fins
But they definatly look awsome, and are worth it
#15
Posted 27 July 2006 - 10:47 AM
If there really is a fitment issue they probably would like to know so they can fix it
No company wants a rep for bad fitting products
#16 _draglc_
Posted 27 July 2006 - 12:37 PM
As for them not fitting, arent they sand cast? Meaning the more they make the worse the casts get? I think theyve been making them for quite a while now!
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#17
Posted 27 July 2006 - 12:43 PM
i got 1 in the shed collecting dust, and its polished to, fits over the top of chunkier rockers, studs, guide plates..
#18 _UCV80_
Posted 27 July 2006 - 12:43 PM
i had a look around and thats the cheapest i could find.
oh well.
ill chek VPW out
#19
Posted 27 July 2006 - 12:53 PM
#20 _2nd Childhood_
Posted 27 July 2006 - 01:30 PM
#21
Posted 27 July 2006 - 01:55 PM
looking good Nathan
#22 _draglc_
Posted 27 July 2006 - 08:53 PM
performance mailorder mob
A1
#23 _2nd Childhood_
Posted 28 July 2006 - 10:49 PM
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