Black valve covers

[rich_e777]

My `94 Cutlass has black valve covers that leak around the bolts from cracks, are these made out of fiberglass? I went to pull apart and got some heavier ones off a new Monte Carlo and thses feel alot more durable than the black ones. Any body ever had this issue before? Or would i have problems once i put the heavy ones on? Thx people.

[Night Fury]

If they're factory all you need to change is the gaskets.

[AL]

Its not going to hurt putting the new valve cavers on, just put new gaskets in with them and ou will be set!

[Highmilagecutlass]

Rich.

 

I had a similar proble, with my black phenolic valve covers, they were over tightened and had hair line cracks around the

bolt holes. This problem is common and GM changed over to a cast aluminium valve cover. To eliminate leaks from being over tightened.

 

I hope this helps you.

[rich_e777]

Thx dudes i figured they would but it doesnt hurt to ask the experts. Highmilagecutlass just from the last few days it seems like both of our Cutlasses have had the same problems, Im hopefully going to be able to change that lower mount this weekend.

[Highmilagecutlass]

It seems that way, so I dont mind sharing solutions to the problems that I've had. I am by no means an expert or a master mechanic , just a guy that will not give up on my Cutlass.