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Valve Covers

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by WalkerH02, Oct 6, 2020.

  1. Oct 6, 2020 at 6:07 PM
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    WalkerH02

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    I have noticed a valve cover leak on my truck and I'm thinking it should be no big deal to fix, however while I have the cover off I wanted to maybe paint it and add some color to my engine bay. Has anyone done this? Any advice or pictures? Thanks in Advance!
     
  2. Oct 6, 2020 at 7:29 PM
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    enil01

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  4. Oct 6, 2020 at 8:42 PM
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    Logans2001

    Logans2001 What’s crackin’

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    Just did mine few weeks ago. Follow along with timmys video and its really not that hard. Took me 3 days but I was really taking my time and devoted the second day just for painting the covers. If I could change anything I’d maybe go with a nice blue instead and blue hoses would look sweet.

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  5. Oct 6, 2020 at 8:43 PM
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    Logans2001

    Logans2001 What’s crackin’

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    Make sure you get hi-heat primer and paint. Autozone, orielly, napa should all have some.
     
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  6. Oct 6, 2020 at 8:44 PM
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    1997tacomav6

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    Had mine powder coated 3 months ago when I did my valve cover gaskets

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  7. Oct 6, 2020 at 8:47 PM
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    GQ7227

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    how much of a 'strain' is something like this on the neck,etc.?
     
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  8. Oct 6, 2020 at 9:03 PM
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    Logans2001

    Logans2001 What’s crackin’

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    I’d call it more of a lower back strain lol at least for me. Not terrible
     
  9. Oct 7, 2020 at 6:05 PM
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    WalkerH02

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    thank you for the info!
     
  10. Oct 7, 2020 at 6:06 PM
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    WalkerH02

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    that looks clean! how long does the powder coat hold up for?
     
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  11. Oct 7, 2020 at 6:17 PM
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    1997tacomav6

    1997tacomav6 V6 5sp,RegCab,TVS1320 Supercharger,Haltech, 800k

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    Powder coating is much more durable then regular paint,

    It’s been on for only 3 months
     
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  12. Oct 7, 2020 at 6:22 PM
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    1997tacomav6

    1997tacomav6 V6 5sp,RegCab,TVS1320 Supercharger,Haltech, 800k

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    Watch this video,

    Powder coating these valve covers should be around 100.00 depending

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lBASZPMK0FQ
     
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  13. Oct 7, 2020 at 9:06 PM
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    Here you go. Powdercoating has been on for over a year.

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  14. Oct 8, 2020 at 7:51 AM
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    Hey John, it looks like you had the intake manifold powder coated as well? If you have a picture, please post. Thanks, and looks sharp!!
     
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  15. Oct 8, 2020 at 8:09 AM
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    1997tacomav6

    1997tacomav6 V6 5sp,RegCab,TVS1320 Supercharger,Haltech, 800k

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    No just covers
     
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  16. Oct 8, 2020 at 8:15 AM
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    Must be part of the big shiny black supercharger!! I'm use to seeing the manifold in that spot.
     
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  17. Oct 8, 2020 at 10:32 AM
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    1997tacomav6 V6 5sp,RegCab,TVS1320 Supercharger,Haltech, 800k

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  18. Oct 10, 2020 at 10:20 AM
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    WalkerH02

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    that looks super sharp!
     
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