valve cover!

oatie · 28-01-2014, 09:52 PM

So does anyone know where I can get a painted valve cover
for a 1.8L 323 astina? I don't really want to paint it myself as
I want it to look decent... and glossy! :P
thanks

project.r.racing · 29-01-2014, 08:38 AM

if you are more specific with the engine cover you are chasing. i'm sure there would be forum members with a spare that they might do up for you for a free.

Ice88 · 29-01-2014, 10:09 AM

FP VC.

Question is does he/she need one with the holes for top mounted coils or front mounted.

oatie · 29-01-2014, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ice88

FP VC.

Question is does he/she need one with the holes for top mounted coils or front mounted.

need one for top mounted coils I believe, my coils are bolted to the top
of the Valve cover and go straight into the plug well

JDM323 · 29-01-2014, 05:39 PM

I have one in wrinkle black, otherwise you could just take one to get powder coated in the finish of your choice.

oatie · 29-01-2014, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDM323

I have one in wrinkle black, otherwise you could just take one to get powder coated in the finish of your choice.

If you were to sell it, how much would you be looking for?

oatie · 01-02-2014, 01:23 PM

Anyone else got anything?

rodhog · 02-02-2014, 03:08 AM

If you want it a certain way and won't be happy with your rattle can job.

Go to a wreaker find one. Then send it to either HPC coatings or HI Octane performance coatings. They will do the clean up and coat it. Cost will vary but about $200. I've used both- for both VC- manifolds - turbo housing etc.

The more fancy you get the more it costs - wrinkle coat - fancy colours etc.
but understand all of them are not tough. Only 1 type is tough and that's the ceramic.
No it looks chrome but average but it works and you spill crap on it.
Mate done the wrinkle JUN lookalike Sr20 head. it held up well until some dill with ratchet chipped it.

Valve cover and engine bay dress up is kind of personal so you might not find one you like.

28-01-2014, 09:52 PM	#1
oatie Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Gold Coast Car: 02' 323 Astina BJ II Posts: 43	valve cover! So does anyone know where I can get a painted valve cover for a 1.8L 323 astina? I don't really want to paint it myself as I want it to look decent... and glossy! :P thanks

29-01-2014, 10:09 AM	#3
Ice88 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auchenflower, Brisbane Car: Blue SP20 Posts: 2,782	FP VC. Question is does he/she need one with the holes for top mounted coils or front mounted. __________________

29-01-2014, 05:39 PM	#5
JDM323 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: North Qld Car: 2002 BJ2 protege Posts: 1,241	I have one in wrinkle black, otherwise you could just take one to get powder coated in the finish of your choice. __________________ http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18798 WORKLOG

29-01-2014, 08:38 AM	#2
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	if you are more specific with the engine cover you are chasing. i'm sure there would be forum members with a spare that they might do up for you for a free.

01-02-2014, 01:23 PM	#7
oatie Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Gold Coast Car: 02' 323 Astina BJ II Posts: 43	Anyone else got anything?

02-02-2014, 03:08 AM	#8
rodhog Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sydney Lakemba Car: mx-6 626 Gs300 Maz2 was 95 KF BA-HT Posts: 2,024 View Photos By: rodhog	If you want it a certain way and won't be happy with your rattle can job. Go to a wreaker find one. Then send it to either HPC coatings or HI Octane performance coatings. They will do the clean up and coat it. Cost will vary but about $200. I've used both- for both VC- manifolds - turbo housing etc. The more fancy you get the more it costs - wrinkle coat - fancy colours etc. but understand all of them are not tough. Only 1 type is tough and that's the ceramic. No it looks chrome but average but it works and you spill crap on it. Mate done the wrinkle JUN lookalike Sr20 head. it held up well until some dill with ratchet chipped it. Valve cover and engine bay dress up is kind of personal so you might not find one you like.