>
> >You're right, the Mopar Magnum Valve Covers are not cheap.
> >Got them for $114 plus tax at Ramchargers in Roseville, Michigan.
> >They come with the new gaskets (good ones) , the 20 bolts and the
> >baffels for the oil cap and PCV valve. The stock covers have several
> >items attached to them. Couple of ignition wire looms and some
> >wire harness clips. I used the original 20 studs so I could hook
> >everything back the way it was. I helps if you disconnect some of
> >the wire harnesses and prop up the heater hoses. I purchased an
> >additional chrome oil cap. Moved the PCV to the front of the passenger
> >side and put an oil cap on the rear. The front on the drivers side has
> >an oil cap and the rear has the stock breather from the air cleaner.
> >I still have the original stamped valve covers. If you want them, you
> >can have them. My wife says I can't store them in the livingroom.
> >
> >I thought about changing the speedometer gear to correct the readings.
> >But....two mechanics have told me that there is more to it on the '97's
> >because of the electronic odometer. Something else needs to be
> >changed in the electronics. I haven't really looked into it because I
> >don't want to spend the money on it and I'm not all that unhappy with
> >the odometer reading slow. I leased the truck (heh heh) and I tend to
> >go over my mileage limit. Although, I plan is to buy this truck at the
> >end of the lease. I really think this is a great vehicle...performance and
> >looks.
> >
> >I have also added the Borg Warner (Brass Cap and Rotor) and the Accell
> >8mm ignition wires and Champion Truck Plugs.
> >
> >David R.
> >Sterling Heights
> >Michigan
>
>
> Thanks for the offer for the covers. If I knew a way to get them from you
> (I'm in North Carolina) I would!
>
> Rob Robinson
> 96 RED Dakota Sport
> V8- 3.55
> Short Bed, Standard Cab
> Stripe Delete with "Magnum Force" stripe kit
> "Fresh Air by Meldrum"
> Rhino muffler with dual extentions
> 225/70/15 RWL Cavalier GT Radials
>
>
>
Rob,
Why not work out a price with each other, and then give him the money
to ship it to you by UPS, FEDEX, or Post Office, I doubt it would be that
much to ship them, biggest problem would be finding a box for it. Just a
thought.
Bruce
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