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Uncle Joe
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 2:56 pm    Post subject: Valve covers Reply with quote

Thanks to help from my ''picciottu'' I've managed to get hold of these valve covers for my Chrysler. Is there anyone that can tell me what is special about them?



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PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

they are shiny and not covered in oil Shocked Laughing
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Alloy rather than steel pressing? Confused
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

They are extra height and baffled? much like myself Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well, they are alloy, but thats not what I'm looking for....

Greeney, they might look quite nice on your Facel engine..... Very Happy
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

They come with a free countertop, tiled backsplash and fins.
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was thinking that as mine are just pressed steel
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 4:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dont worry Greeney, I've already got some ideas for your engine.... Laughing
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 4:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

They're self cleaning?

My mummy said I was a special child, but I don't think she meant I was a rocker cover Wink
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 4:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

' Got extra bolt holes in the corners? Sad (running out of ideas)

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 4:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Teflon coated interior

You can fit the cap then turn them upside down and steam your salmon in them Shocked
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 4:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

No, they have the standard 6 bolt holes in the correct position.

Where is Stuchamp when you need him? He would know in a second, or maybe even Scotty...
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 4:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Who's the "picciottu"? Cool

I know you're happy with them!!! Wink
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Could the ''picciottu'' be ''capirossi''? Laughing
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 6:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well I don't want to hear any more. I don't care what anyone else says. I'm convinced that 47p2's fish kettle is the correct answer.

Peter Laughing Wink
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