Thanks for the link, I knew it was a common question but the archives
were a little disjointed on the subject. The LA covers are definitely
an option.
I already bought the magnum-style gasket... I guess I'll try installing
those first and see if the valve covers are warped for sure or not. It
wouldn't surprise me if the previous owner tried to RTV them on
considering my past experiences with this truck. I torqued the bolts a
little tighter and it seems to have helped a little bit.
I wonder if something like this would still fit, I kind of like the
"fabbed" look:
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: DML: Valve Covers
From: jon@dakota-truck.net
Date: Mon, September 27, 2010 9:59 am
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
"M.B." <mailinglists@moparhowto.com> wrote:
> This has probably been asked a million times, but has anyone got any
> sources for valve covers other than the $200 Mopar Performance valve
> covers for the Magnum heads?
> I think one or both of my stock stamped ones are warped, but $200 for
a
> couple of valve covers when a cheap set of SBC ones are $60 and even
the
> ones for the Mopar LA engines are only $105 makes me feel a little
> ripped off. ;)
I'm running a set of Edelbrock (LA style, p/n 4495) valve covers
on my '96. I got them used from a DMLer, but even brand new, they are
less than $40.
More info: http://www.dakota-truck.net/UPGRADES/LAVALVECOVERS
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