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TexasTodd
Dodge Dakota
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7/28/2007
04:30:03
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 Subject: Post '02 4.7's, plastic valve covers?
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My 2001, 4.7 valve covers are magnesium alloy.
What are yours?
Check out this article: http://www.madisongroup.com/publications/thermosets/dev_4-7lv-8engine_valvecover.pdf
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TM
Dodge Dakota
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7/28/2007
16:21:23
|  RE: Post '02 4.7's, plastic valve covers?
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My 02 has Mg Alloy covers also
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01Motorsport
Dodge Dakota
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8/01/2007
23:32:52
| RE: Post '02 4.7's, plastic valve covers?
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My '01's are magnesium, too. I priced a pair at the local Dodge dealer, they WERE $220 each, but are no longer available. The "running change" is a new plastic version at $85 each.
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TexasTodd
Dodge Dakota
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8/04/2007
23:27:10
|  RE: Post '02 4.7's, plastic valve covers?
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I did say POST, as in after 2002.
My 01, 4.7 has the magnesium valve covers also, and I really like the way they look. I think it is state of the art, high tech looking.
I actually heard of people painting them? What ever floats their boat I guess.
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03 QC Sport +
Dodge Dakota
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8/12/2007
22:16:56
| RE: Post '02 4.7's, plastic valve covers?
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My 03 has the magnesium covers.
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Shoe
GenIII
8/13/2007
14:24:53
| RE: Post '02 4.7's, plastic valve covers?
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I am all for lighter and not spending as much money, but man does it not break quicker. :(
Finally... a V8. '01 Dodge Dakota RC, 4.7, 5-speed, 3.92 LSD. = R/T Killer.
well at least a stock one
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Marv
Dodge Dakota
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8/14/2007
14:13:41
| RE: Post '02 4.7's, plastic valve covers?
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Magnesium rocker covers are fragile, compared to the newer thermoplastic ones.
The FSM is full of cautions about not letting anything rub or contact the magnesium covers (like wiring harnesses, hoses, and such), or there is a risk of perforation due to abrasion caused by engine vibration.
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TexasTodd
Dodge Dakota
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3/24/2008
21:39:01
|  RE: Post '02 4.7's, plastic valve covers?
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Mine are cold rolled steel.
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