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Mar 28, 2007 | 08:15 PM

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You need a 1/4" torque wrench to do these low of settings...

http://tinyurl.com/3bobpq

I am replacing mine although I figure after 70k why not.

Mar 28, 2007 | 08:15 PM

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reuse and abuse...

Mar 29, 2007 | 10:35 AM

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I always get new gaskets no matter what i change. The one thing no one likes to change is injector O rings. Those I think you have to change everytime you take the injectors out.

Aug 19, 2009 | 11:38 AM

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OMG that white valve cover is so sexy ... i was thinking about doing that also.

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Originally Posted by Jrod@Buschur

Here is mine that I had my body shop do last year.

Aug 19, 2009 | 11:43 AM

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Holy old thread! lol Thanks man.

There is a better shot in this link with the spark plug cover all doctored up.

http://www.turbomagazine.com/feature...iii/index.html

Aug 19, 2009 | 12:36 PM

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From my old EVO 9...

Aug 19, 2009 | 12:38 PM

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Holy old thread! lol Thanks man.

There is a better shot in this link with the spark plug cover all doctored up.

http://www.turbomagazine.com/feature...iii/index.html

Very nice looking engine bay...

Aug 19, 2009 | 12:55 PM

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Powder coating is the way to go

Aug 19, 2009 | 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by supeazn

OMG that white valve cover is so sexy ... i was thinking about doing that also.

I have a question? Where can I get that heat shield and who sells it?

Aug 19, 2009 | 01:09 PM

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Aug 19, 2009 | 05:37 PM

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Tirado Custom Coatings.... Carlos does EXCELLENT work! He did my dirtbike frame along with other parts for it as well as parts for my Gixxer 750. Any of you guys wanting coating done... give him a chance you will NOT be disappointed! His work and customer service is second to none.

for Carlos.

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Very nice looking engine bay...

Thanks buddy! Too bad it doesnt look like that now since I sold the car.

Aug 23, 2009 | 02:12 PM

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I want to take mine to a shop to get it powdercoated, so it would be as simple as removing the valve cover. The problem is I can't find a write-up of how to do that on evom, and I somehow doubt it's that easy.

Anyone?

Aug 23, 2009 | 05:10 PM

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I did this a long time ago. Just remove your valve cover, cover your head with a clean trash bag let the oil from the valve cover drip into a catch can for awhile. Then sand down the entire cover, clean it up with some paint prep. Once its ready for paint hit it with 3 base coats of primer. I used white engine primer to withsatand the heat, then let it drie for 15 minutes or so. Then hit it with as many color coats as you need to achieve your desired effect. Then finish it off with 2 to 3 coats of clear. I used high heat clear for this aswell. Mine turned out very good IMO. The only hiccups were the valve cover seal broke ( just fixed it with some RV sealant ) and when I got my clutch replaced they scratched the hell out of it, so now I am getting ready to redo it. I can post some pics later if you like.

Hey bro i was wondering do u have any pics of it...