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Old 02-06-11, 06:21 AM
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Default HELP...need a new valve cover

hey
my valve cover is cracked where it bolts to the head.
can someone hook me up with a place that sales them.
Im having a hard time finding one, I need the drives side.
car is a 1997 coach
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Old 02-06-11, 06:42 AM
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Never heard of one being cracked,it must have been torqued down unevenly or over tightened.
Lexus price for new is around $350.00 although with discount it will be less,have you looked on ebay for a breaker or a local breakers yard?
Another option is to have it TIG welded with it being alloy or use epoxy resin as a last temporary resort.
Old 02-06-11, 08:45 PM
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send a PM to member aliga on the boards, or to member Lextreme. They will likely be able to help you out with a valve cover (or point you to someone who DOES have it) for less than $40.
Old 02-08-11, 04:53 AM
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pm'd them
So no one else out there knows where I can get a used one?
Old 02-08-11, 05:15 AM
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LS400 are a dime a dozen in junkyards these days. There are 10 junked LS400's within a 25 mile radius of my home. Look in your phone book for self service salvage yards. You should be able to get one for less that 30 bucks.
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Originally Posted by gm991
pm'd them
So no one else out there knows where I can get a used one?
Not sure what part of Ma. you're in but I've gone to Millis Used Auto Parts alot, and they're 2 hours away from me. But they always have what I need and for a reasonable price. The address is 1465 Main St, Millis, MA 02054. Phone: 800-962-4100. Give them a shout. Hope that helps.
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