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Old 05-27-2014, 01:09 AM
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Default DIY Valve cover spark plug tube gasket replacement

Here is some info for how to change out your Valve cover spark plug tube gasket ( grommet ) with R&D Factory's grommet diy kit . for more info please visit
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1.$75 for 6 Grommets (O-ring gasket)
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2.$120 for 6 Grommets (O-ring gasket) and OEM valve cover gaskets (both side), PCV Valve o-ring

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This would have been nice a couple of months ago when I had to buy valve covers just to replace the gaskets for the plugs. Especially at $215 a cover...ugh.
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Originally Posted by HK350 Z
This would have been nice a couple of months ago when I had to buy valve covers just to replace the gaskets for the plugs. Especially at $215 a cover...ugh.
lol , sorry
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These are a steal folks, new covers to replace the gaskets is $215 each.
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Originally Posted by HK350 Z
These are a steal folks, new covers to replace the gaskets is $215 each.
$385 for both covers and the gaskets from z1. But yea your point still stands.
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Are you guys still selling these?
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Just received my kit today. Going to do the drilling and sealing today and install it tomorrow. Thanks again!

Are you guys interested in a pair of cores? I will have an extra non-molested pair after this install.
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Originally Posted by johnx818
Just received my kit today. Going to do the drilling and sealing today and install it tomorrow. Thanks again!

Are you guys interested in a pair of cores? I will have an extra non-molested pair after this install.
cool , thanks let us know if you need any help .
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Do you still purchase cores?
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