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2010 EVO X plastic valve cover? WTF?

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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 11:59 AM
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2010 EVO X plastic valve cover? WTF?
I just took off the red/black plastic MIVEC cover, so I can get the valve cover sent for powder coat. And guess what I find??

A valve cover made of plastic!! Does anyone know if the 2008 EVO X has a plastic or metal valve cover? (what a disappointment)
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The red/black cover is plastic but how could the valve cover be?
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Iirc it's magnesium. Don't smoke around it.
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Originally Posted by mlomker
The red/black cover is plastic but how could the valve cover be made of plastic?
Dont ask me. I am confused about this issue myself.

First, its the change from 4G63 ---> 4B11. Now this? I feel like kicking some ones a**!

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