G60 Valve cover install

[jasonsansfleece]

I want one!

[theman53]

The one-piece valve cover gaskets I've been using have a lip that wraps around the head and so the studs wouldn't help any with gasket alignment.

Let me know where or what part # or vehicle it came off of originally. I have just been getting the gasser one that is one piece, but has no lip to hold it into place. I would much rather use a stainless SHCS

[funkaholik]

@theman53:  Cover looks great on the red block!  I am painting mine red too.  What is that small radiator between the engine and battery?  Is it an oil cooler?

[theman53]

@theman53:  Cover looks great on the red block!  I am painting mine red too.  What is that small radiator between the engine and battery?  Is it an oil cooler?

Chevy orange FTW! and yeah I put it there so when I get the intercooler I should be able to run pipes under it. /jack

[funkaholik]

libbypapa wrote: "The one-piece valve cover gaskets I've been using have a lip that wraps around the head and so the studs wouldn't help any with gasket alignment."

Any more info on this?  Is there a VW part#?

Thanks!

[mystery3]

libbypapa wrote: "The one-piece valve cover gaskets I've been using have a lip that wraps around the head and so the studs wouldn't help any with gasket alignment."

Any more info on this?  Is there a VW part#?

Thanks!

I'm not certain the link will work but this: http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=p5jofy55zwozzy45jlmlb3mk&makeid=800026@VW&modelid=1280708@CORRADO%20&year=1992&cid=valve@valve&gid=10710@Valve%20Cover%20Gasket
is what I used.

[DieselBalz]

So just to clarify, cause that is one sexy ass VC, and mine is utterly horrid looking...

This


with this
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=p5jofy55zwozzy45jlmlb3mk&makeid=800026@VW&modelid=1280708@CORRADO%20&year=1992&cid=valve@valve&gid=10710@Valve%20Cover%20Gasket

will fit on this?



and that is my utterly horrid VC.

[mystery3]

It'll fit perfect, although you may have to play around a little bit to get the hockey puck/hoses just right.

FYI someone spent a lot of hours polishing the one you've pictured, when you get them from the junkyard they're just dirty and aluminum.

[DieselBalz]

And what about the baffle thing thats under my current VC?

[R.O.R-2.0]

to give you some ideas here is mine ^
Yep, you will be fine using it on your 1.6.

I used studs and it comes off it is just a little tricky. You can't just pull it off, but I like studs to align the VC gasket.

The one piece gasket I use is for the 1.8 8v from 1994 IIRC

I used a 2 ported puck from a 1.9L so it could come from any of these engines I am sure

I am not sure, but I think the indents were for the throttle of G60. They have threads in them for mounting stuff or mine do anyway. With this stuff being 20 plus years old and after my ball joint deal I don't claim to know much of anything on these cars.

dude, you are missing your cowl trim! with as much time as youve got in that car, i would get some..

[theman53]

And what about the baffle thing thats under my current VC?

Definately keep it. Keeps most of your oil from getting up in the intake stream.

[DieselBalz]

Good call, and thanks for answering. Those black alan bolts would match the black stud bolts I am ordering from BFI for the wheels. The current ones are fugly, mismatched jobs.

Slowly but surely I am gettin this little Eco lookin better. Currently waiting for my engine brite to do its thing. Doesnt look like the engine has had a cleaning...ever. Just wanna do it to get a fresh start where leaks are coming from, if any. Oil level has been holding since last change, about 500 miles ago.

Update: did find out I was leaking PS fluid., Just a loose hose clamp.

[Runt]

Yes, the baffle and valve cover with the rubber gasket are all an excellent fit/upgrade.  You will, however, also need 8 appropriate length 5mm bolts.  Black oxide allen bolts work well and look great IMO.

Sorry for the hijack, but DAMN that motor looks sweet, and cleaner than factory, in there Libby.
And on topic, are there any other alternatives to the g60 for an aluminum cover?  And has anyone tried fitting the later aluminum pan in a mk2?  I think it should fit, but I no longer have the one I found to try.  I didn't put it on right away because I have seen too many with holes smacked in them, so I need a belly/skid pan before I'll run the aluminum pan.

[mystery3]

And on topic, are there any other alternatives to the g60 for an aluminum cover?

There are at least a dozen different options here, most much more expensive and rare than the g60. Pretty much all period euro tuning firms made vc's for 8v cars-scat, rapid, callaway, moroso, oettinger, to name a few. Check the whoretex classifieds, mkI or mkII.