WTD: 1JZGTE vvti valve covers

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WTD: 1JZGTE vvti valve covers

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As per title, I am after both valve covers as the mechanic has over tightened them and now they have cracks and leaking oil.

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Re: WTD: 1JZGTE vvti valve covers

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Wow!! Who did that?? It wasn't Ray was it?

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Re: WTD: 1JZGTE vvti valve covers

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i could try weld em up if no luck

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Re: WTD: 1JZGTE vvti valve covers

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Nope not Ray haha, at the other mechanic I took it too.
Got someone having a crack at welding it up at the mo. Farking hard to find

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How did you get on with this Andrew?

Stupid new cam cover seals being thicker than old worn ones :\

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Re: WTD: 1JZGTE vvti valve covers

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Ended up getting them welded and it seems to hold it ok. Looks a bit rough but its covered up so that's ok!

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Re: WTD: 1JZGTE vvti valve covers

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Mine did the same thing. They are especially weak around the exhaust side.

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