Valve Covers 258ci

[judge]

I've been looking for a Alum. valve cover for my 1978 I6. It seems as if all I see are ones for 1981 and above, although the valve cover gasket fits just about all years --one part number. So, what is the difference??

 

[robert1973]

i do believe you need to drill and tap a hole or two to use them. Been awhile since i read a thread about it. From my understanding its not a difficult task. Might do a search. Am sure there are some here somewhere

 

[elwood blues]

The design of the head changed in 1980, the 1980 and up valve covers will fit on your '78 head but you're going to have a very diffcult time getting it to seal correctly.

There's more info to read here;

http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f2/aluminum-valve-covers-3295/

 

[mylittlecj5]

I have this one available if someone can use it. I dunno what year it came off of, but its a good cover for someone...

This is the only pic I have on my phone, but I can get more for anyone who is interested in it...