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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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Hey guys well the build was comming to an end tonight when we were tightening the valve cover down we heard a loud CRACK.. It doesnt look to bad it cracked on the side, i was wondering if there was infact any way to fix this problem without having to buy a new valve cover
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 07:17 PM
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JB weld.
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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how much do u think it would cost
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 07:22 PM
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$10 bucks from local auto or harware store. It will be a eyesore though. next time remener 8 ft/lbs of tq
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 09:06 AM
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anything else i could do??
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 09:35 AM
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Pull it off and have it welded. I have seen this several times and have welded them. Any welding shop should be able to do. Make sure they clean the weld up and make sure the slot for gasket is not filled in with weld. Jb weld will work for a while if you clean it up well
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