roy53 Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 To re chrome or change to ally ? is re chroming cost affective against the purchase of a new ally one. Roy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ntc Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 Depends on what car? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cvtrian Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 and what sort of ally cover you want - an SAH cover will set you back a fortune, a Triumphtune less of a fortune (if you can find one), and alloy others types (polished or black) are available new from the regular suppliers. Rechroming - it's a matter of personal taste. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roy53 Posted November 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 this was mainly for a 4cyl but relevant to the 6cyl as well. So i guess what cost re chroming is the question also in the past because of the thin metal some re chrome was not too good. Roy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 Around here, rechroming would certainly be quite a bit more expensive than the cost of a typical new cast aluminum cover. Beyond that, the cast covers typically seal better, and reduce valve noise. Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 Hi Roy, The TR6 aluminium covers often lack the baffle to reduce oil loss, not sure if this also applies for the 4-cyl covers. Also, I would like the machined groove for a (silicone) O-ring gasket. If you decide for rechroming, make sure your cover is straight. Regards, Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisR-4A Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Waldi said: Hi Roy, The TR6 aluminium covers often lack the baffle to reduce oil loss, not sure if this also applies for the 4-cyl covers. Also, I would like the machined groove for a (silicone) O-ring gasket. If you decide for rechroming, make sure your cover is straight. Regards, Waldi +1 for the machined groove to take the O ring, best aid to easier servicing since the spin on filter. No more messing about evo sticking cork gaskets on only to have them fail when you have an emergency. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 If you can’t source a cover with a grooved gasket an alternative is to use a silicone gasket held in place on the cover by RTV gasket cement. A light smear of grease in the cylinder head stops it sticking and it’ll last for ages. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 That's what I did--glued a silicone gasket to the flange of the cover. I think it should be reusable indefinitely. It's true about the missing baffle, at least on the aluminum covers I've seen. A baffle can be added, though. They usually contain some kind of mesh material to trap oil mist. Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 (edited) Nice, but without need, would be a aluminium cover with 2" inspection glas over the rockers of the 1st cylinder Edited November 16, 2019 by Z320 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 That sounds like a project for Marco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 Uuups, indeed?!? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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