Valve Cover change to Aluminum ?

[dvandebrake]

Hi all,

I need to replace valve cover and am thinking of purchasing a Valve Cover by Omix-Ada. Kind of pricey but would like to go to metal. Anyone have experience with this product? Is it ok to this valve cover. Also I see this valve cover requires drilling? What the hell I need to drill into block? Doesn't sound like fun. Any alternatives.


Thanks

 

[dvandebrake]

forgot to tell you the engine. This is for AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l inline 6 cyldr. 1986 CJ7 .

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[dslywalker]

read this thread
http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f2/258-valve-cover-question-5314/

 

[Cheepjeep85]

you might need to tap the holes that are already in the head. i have one of those valve covers and its ok but i'll warn you becareful tightening the bolts they will crack fairly easy as they're cast aluminum.

 

[dvandebrake]

Thank you for the info. Will go with Omix-Ada Aluminum