<VV> Valve covers

[Patten Del R Civ AFRL/PKMA]

  I used Clark's and found it impossible to use the muffler heat shrouds on
the right side and discovered shortly thereafter how saggy my rear springs
were!!  So be sure you check the ground clearance before you blast up
driveways or over potholes!!  I have also had trouble getting a good seal
until I started using those bilious green gaskets!!  NOTHING else worked
like they do!!  I think several vendors sell them and maybe lclc came up
with them!!  I don't know how much more they help with the cooling and
unless you are under the car, no one would notice them but I know they look
cool!!!!

  Del Patten...CNM

-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-admin@corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-admin@corvair.org]On Behalf Of Sadek Charles H DLVA
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:28 AM
To: virtualvairs@corvair.org
Subject: RE: <VV> Valve covers


Stephen,
	Folks generally believe since aluminum is a better conductor of heat
than steel, and that there is more surface area, the aluminum valve covers,
oil pan and diff cover all do a better job of oil-to-air heat transfer.
They function fine and seal well.  You need to make sure you have clearance
(mufflers/headers) which normally isn't a problem.  The finned oil pan
hanging down will not be a problem for normal use.  You can add these
components at anytime.  The aluminum rocker covers are strong enough to pick
up the engine by the heads and holding on to them-the valve cover-even in
the taller version, so thhtat is not a concern either.  They are heavier
than steel.

Good Luck

Chuck S
YS73

-----Original Message-----
From: Stephen Upham [mailto:contactsmu@sbcglobal.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:00 AM
To: virtualvairs@corvair.org
Subject: <VV> Valve covers

I'm thinking about putting on the valve covers offered by Clarks which 
are finned in order to increase the oil cooling capacity of the covers. 
  Any experience with these covers and insights gained would be 
appreciated.  ie. Do they significantly reduce oil operating 
temperature, function well, ect.  Is this something that can be done 
relatively easily with the engine in the car, or should I do it now 
that I'm in the middle of an overhaul?  I would also like to install 
the finned oil pan, but I understand that it will hang down another 1 
1/2 inch below the car.  Is this a concern or not?

Stephen Upham
Dallas, Texas

Mid prod. # -1965 Monza sedan 110, Sierra Tan - Saddle, PG, A/C, 
original AM/FM, clock, tint, oil bath air filter, w/ 77K
Corvarium II
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