DIY CTR Valve Cover - Page 4

**ErichPryde** · 05-29-2008, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by fiji06si13

Looks good man....Great DIY!
I just hope it hold up to high underhood temps and it doesn't flake off.....

If you use the right paint, it shouldn't flake off at all.

greenroom1988 · 05-29-2008, 10:36 PM

it looks good, too bad our engine bay dosent really let you show off all your hard work like earlier civic and integra models did.

***Excalibur*** · 05-30-2008, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ErichPryde

If you use the right paint, it shouldn't flake off at all.

Alot of it's all about the prep work. Also, don't pressure wash it. I think that's what ruins it for most people.

jdm free · 06-03-2008, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by greenroom1988

it looks good, too bad our engine bay dosent really let you show off all your hard work like earlier civic and integra models did.

i was thinkin the same thing. i painted my valve cover on my gsr and that wasnt to bad so im thinkin about tacklin this project once i find some wrinkle red high temp paint

fam7ous · 06-03-2008, 11:02 PM

i must do mine in some color, nice job and now i know how long to bake it.

***lavoura*** · 06-04-2008, 09:47 AM

came out great, i'm going to try it this weekend

GlxyGry06Si · 06-04-2008, 11:44 AM

that thing looks like crap..................j/k

***Excalibur*** · 06-04-2008, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GlxyGry06Si

that thing looks like crap..................j/k

You know you would want me to do yours.

***07mugencivic*** · 06-04-2008, 02:08 PM

looks better

SuperRacerTypeR · 06-15-2008, 06:48 AM

very nice, i wish i did that, i actually brought a real jdm ctr which costed me 2bills

***K20 Elite*** · 06-15-2008, 08:36 AM

i'll have to try this one, looks amazing though good job

GreyK20 · 06-15-2008, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Excalibur

You know you would want me to do yours.

do mine jk easy to take off?or do u have to remove other things by the windshield??

***Excalibur*** · 06-15-2008, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GreyK20

do mine jk easy to take off?or do u have to remove other things by the windshield??

You have to remove the cowl. I would do yours, but it would cost you and there would be downtime.

GreyK20 · 06-15-2008, 05:55 PM

yah i know me and my friend are goona do it soon how much did you spend in total?
the cowl easy to remove?

***Excalibur*** · 06-15-2008, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by GreyK20

yah i know me and my friend are goona do it soon how much did you spend in total?
the cowl easy to remove?

The cowl's pretty easy. Just take your time and don't break anything. It just cost me the price of the paint and the electricity to bake it. However, I broke two head studs putting the cover back on b/c I tighten things down too much all the time. I guess you're just supposed to barely snug them, but my hands don't know snug I guess.

GreyK20 · 06-15-2008, 06:06 PM

sweet thanks one last question did u buy a new gasket?

***Excalibur*** · 06-15-2008, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GreyK20

sweet thanks one last question did u buy a new gasket?

yes. I do everytime I replace a valve cover.

GreyK20 · 06-15-2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Excalibur

yes. I do everytime I replace a valve cover.

thanks..they like what 15-20 dollars

***Excalibur*** · 06-15-2008, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GreyK20

thanks..they like what 15-20 dollars

somethin like that. can't really remember.

GreyK20 · 06-15-2008, 06:15 PM

cool ill check thanks for your help if i have any more questions ill pm you

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*lavoura* VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: linden,nj Posts: 135 iTrader: 0 / 0%	came out great, i'm going to try it this weekend __________________ .MAXXDOUT AUTO CLUB *****

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GreyK20 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Behind A Viewfinder Posts: 882 iTrader: 3 / 100%	sweet thanks one last question did u buy a new gasket?

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