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kota on 20s
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5/16/2002
00:44:50
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i have the polished covers, and the oil cap has leaked since day one! what good is a polished cover if there is oil on it?! does anyone else have this problem? where can i get a cap that looks good and will work with these covers?
Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more
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frog
Dodge Dakota
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5/16/2002
09:02:23
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I have the exact same problem. I had the fat rubber grommet in it and it leaked since day one. I went to Kragen and paid $3 for a chrome cap like the other side and guess what, It leaks as well. What do you do? I know I carry a rag with me at all times and try keeping it clean when I open the hood. Sucks, but if you find something that works, let us know.
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Bernd
*GenIII*
5/16/2002
09:05:05
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Moroso valve cover baffles - Summit Racing. Put one under the PCV, Breather, and Oil cap. (And Summit also carries a rubber gasket for the oil cap problem.)
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT - V6
Supercharged/Intercooled @ 10# w/Nitrous
14.55 @ 96.01mph
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Halo3
GenIII
5/16/2002
10:14:25
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Hey, Bernd...you don't by chance have part numbers filed away, do you?
Semper Fi,
Halo3
'00 Lt. Driftwood 4x4 SLT DQC w/5.9L
http://home.attbi.com/~quadcab
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MikeD
R/T
5/16/2002
10:55:24
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Kota...U refering to the black wrinkled 10-bolt valve covers?
~Mike~
'01 R/T
MP 2400 Stall, True Duals w/ Flowmaster 10 series, M-1 2bbl, F&B 52mm TB, Airaid, JBA headers, JBA 9mm wires, Kenne Bell Optimizer II, 180 t-stat, 3rd cat removed, Chrome R/T badges
Awating Install: 2.02 Ported Magnum R/T Heads, Kammer Cam, 1.6 RR's
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kota on 20s
GenIII
5/16/2002
12:07:21
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mopar has the black wrinkle finish and also the same valve cover that is polished aluminum....i have the polished ones
Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more
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MikeD
R/T
5/16/2002
12:20:07
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Ahh ok I just bought mine...haven't installed them yet but 2 of my buddies w/ R/T have the black ones and haven't had any complaints. Did yours have the 10 bolt pattern? If not I heard those do leak.
~Mike~
'01 R/T
MP 2400 Stall, True Duals w/ Flowmaster 10 series, M-1 2bbl, F&B 52mm TB, Airaid, JBA headers, JBA 9mm wires, Kenne Bell Optimizer II, 180 t-stat, 3rd cat removed, Chrome R/T badges
Awating Install: 2.02 Ported Magnum R/T Heads, Kammer Cam, 1.6 RR's
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rtdkota
Dodge Dakota
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5/16/2002
12:24:39
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Take a screw driver, BEND the lip of the filler cap down (inside lip) so that it PULLS the cap tighter onto the valve cover. It makes the cap VERY tight onto the valve cover, and nearly eliminates all leaking.
Sam
www.socaldakota.com
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Dakaty
GenIII
5/16/2002
13:02:19
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I have not installed mine, but would like to have the best solution. Sounds like the baffels are the best way to go. If anyone has parts numbers, please provide them.
Sam did you get my EMAIL about the Crower pushrods??
Thanks
Bill
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MikeD
R/T
5/16/2002
13:42:52
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Mine have the baffles included in the box...are those the baffles everyone is talkin about?
~Mike~
'01 R/T
MP 2400 Stall, True Duals w/ Flowmaster 10 series, M-1 2bbl, F&B 52mm TB, Airaid, JBA headers, JBA 9mm wires, Kenne Bell Optimizer II, 180 t-stat, 3rd cat removed, Chrome R/T badges
Awating Install: 2.02 Ported Magnum R/T Heads, Kammer Cam, 1.6 RR's
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rtdkota
Dodge Dakota
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5/16/2002
14:48:57
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Pushrods... Nope.. Sorry, didn't receive an email re: pushrods. Try again I'll check it.
Sam
www.socaldakota.com
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tim
Dodge Dakota
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5/16/2002
21:48:54
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my carbon fibre ones do not leak at all
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kota on 20s
GenIII
5/17/2002
02:20:12
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mike, yes they are the 10 bolt covers
tim, by telling me that your non-mopar covers dont leak dosent do me any good.
Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more
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YA
Dodge Dakota
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5/17/2002
02:30:37
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I used a little black rtv around the rubber grommets(plugs) and for the oil filler cap I replaced the rubber seal with one from a Toyota cap I had in a box. Works great but I don't know the application for the Toyota part.
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Brad
Dodge Dakota
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5/17/2002
13:59:25
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Yeah I did the rtv trick on all the rubber grommets too. Seems to be working so far. For some reason my cap isn't leaking now. Was leaking last year and I have only taken it off a few times. Beyond me.
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MikeD
R/T
5/17/2002
14:03:19
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Could you just replace the filler cap w/ your stock filler cap? Are they the same size? Whats different from the performance cap and stock.
~Mike~
'01 R/T
MP 2400 Stall, True Duals w/ Flowmaster 10 series, M-1 2bbl, F&B 52mm TB, Airaid, JBA headers, JBA 9mm wires, Kenne Bell Optimizer II, 180 t-stat, 3rd cat removed, Chrome R/T badges
Awating Install: 2.02 Ported Magnum R/T Heads, Kammer Cam, 1.6 RR's
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Dakaty
GenIII
5/18/2002
20:09:33
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MikeD
My set has only 2 baffles with it (I haven't installed them yet). I think I'll make two more baffles using the Mopar ones as a template to keep oil from splashing directly on all four of the openings. This should help prevent leaks at the two openings designed for oil caps. This should also prevent oil from being sucked into the breather tubes on both valve covers.
I guess I will extend/reroute the "breather" hose from the air hat to go to the front hole in the passenger side valve cover, rather than to the rear hole. The rear hole on the passenger side of MOPAR's is designed for an oil cap rather than a round rubber plug. I beleive the passenger side breather tube/connection houses the PCV valve. What did you other guys do about this??
Bill
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Boomer
Dodge Dakota
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6/18/2002
10:43:23
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I just removed mine for a little while till I can find out how to get those oil baffles. The ones I got didn't come with baffles and I got these little moroso black rubber baffles with the little slit in it from Summit. It still allows the oil to get into the rubber, which is sucked into the engine and then burneds, killing the upper cylinders. 1qt=300miles. I see the holes in the inside that are made for baffles, but we really need part numbers. I don't plan on putting on the 1.7rr's for a little bit.......
part numbers please for the baffles.....
Boomer
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Dakaty
GenIII
6/18/2002
11:06:03
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My polished set came with two small oil baffels that screwed to the three holes which surround the oil cap/breather openings.
I used those as a template and made two others. With all four baffels in place, I have no oil leaks.
The baffles are real easy to make. All they are is a flat shield that keeps the oil from squirting/splattering directly on the valve cover openings. Go to Lowes or Home Depot and buy a small, thin sheet of aluminum. Use a piece of thin cardboard and make a pattern for a shield that will amply cover the openings. (The MOPAR shields measured only about 3" x 4".) Mark and cut out the screw holes. After the cardboard pattern has been properly "fitted", use a pencil, trace it on the aluminum and cut it out with some tin snips. Screw it in place with some properly sized self tapping sheet metal screws and you're done.
Be sure to get the right size screws. If they are too big, they will break the aluminum mounting area on the inside of the valve cover. I know this for a fact :(.
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Pistolero
Dodge Dakota
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6/18/2002
15:43:27
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Boomer, I was on Summit's site the other day, and I found this part number for the Moroso oil baffles...MOR-68790
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Boomer
Dodge Dakota
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6/19/2002
23:38:44
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Pistolero
I have 1 of those now, maybe it's because I only looked at it for a slipt moment, but it seems as if it doesn't fit the holes. I ordered the valbe covers from Jegs a little while ago, but I travel 200+ days a year and don't have much home time to solve problems like this. But, that's just an excuse and I love working on an engine. Well, time to get a hold of Jegs and now Home Depot.
Dakaty
So as long as they have a little breathing room next to the walls, they'll be ok?
Boomer
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graphiteRT
R/T
6/20/2002
00:26:27
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You can buy additional baffles direct from MP. Just bought some recently and they were only a few bucks. I'll have to look for the receipt to get the part number, but if you've got a parts counter guy who is on the ball he could look them up for you.
Bob
'01 Graphite CC R/T, MP headers, Magnaflow muffler into 'Cuda style exhaust, M1 2bbl, ported 2.02 R/T heads, custom grind cam, Crower SS rockers, ATI Procharger at 5 psi, Boyd's 20s w/Dunlop SP9000s
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Boomer
Dodge Dakota
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6/24/2002
08:08:09
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If you could get those part numbers, no hurry, since I won't use them, again, for another few months anyway.
The dealership is in the middle of renovation and their computers are marginally good right now. The other 2 dealers in the area are a lot higher in price for the same parts, every time I have asked.
Thanks a lot
Boomer
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Dakaty
GenIII
6/24/2002
11:47:09
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Boomer
Yes, the baffles allow a space of about 3/8" between them and the walls of the valve covers.
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Boomer
Dodge Dakota
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6/24/2002
15:30:18
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Cool,
Depends on how much the Mopar ones cost vs. making 4.
Thanks all
Boomer
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graphitert
R/T
7/06/2002
23:14:12
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For anybody needing these baffles, the Mopar part no. is P5007052. They come 2 baffles to a package.
Bob
'01 Graphite CC R/T, MP headers, Magnaflow muffler into 'Cuda style exhaust, M1 2bbl, ported 2.02 R/T heads, custom grind cam, Crower SS rockers, ATI Procharger at 5 psi, Boyd's 20s w/Dunlop SP9000s
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Neil
Dodge Dakota
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7/08/2002
06:39:01
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I had my covers (polished) for 2k mi and no leaks from any of the fittings. I have three baffles installed. It is open under the filler cap.
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