JDM Type R valve cover installed...

***blue rocket*** · 03-24-2007, 08:38 PM

Ok, first i'm going to touch on a few things, since i searched and searched before i bought my valve cover....but never found an answer to:

1 - There are no issues with putting the JDM Type R Valve cover on, except...there are no holes for the wires and such to the right of the valve cover...this honestly is no issue...i used a zip tie and a little rubber tape to make sure it sat securely and didnt rub against the valve cover.

2 - The breather tube on the JDM valve cover is wider than stock, you cannot reuse the stock clamp, but the hose will fit over it.

3 - I had a pain in the ass time getting the longer screws out on the stock spark plug cover...i ended up intentionally breaking the stock spark plug cover to get the bolts out so i could then get the nuts off - if you replace the spark plug cover you'll know what i'm talking about! The pic below shows what screws i'm talking about!

Other than that...i bought a new valve cover gasket, didnt use any type of sealant, it's not neccessary. Take your time removing the plastic shroud around the windshield wipers...it's not difficult to remove, but if you force it off you can break things. Total time of installation ~1.5 hours.

Here are a few pics!

Oohhh, thanks fedex!

Mmmm, JDM newspaper...

Before:

After:

Sorry for the bad lighting!

For anyone not sure how to remove the valve cover...it's pretty straight forward, thanks to BCJ fo the easy to follow write up!

DIY:Valve cover removal + gasket installation

***Ruthless909*** · 03-24-2007, 08:42 PM

Looks great mang!!

What's next??

KayGor · 03-24-2007, 08:45 PM

lolz.....sorry bro, but those are chinese newspaper!

***blue rocket*** · 03-24-2007, 09:06 PM

next is HFP body kit along with Volks TE37 Time attacks and jdm badges (just waitin for warmer weather)... retrofit, suspension and some other mods are already done! :)

***Ruthless909*** · 03-24-2007, 09:13 PM

**Nomar06** · 03-24-2007, 11:47 PM

good stuff

TeamValorRacing · 03-25-2007, 11:23 PM

now get the black dipstick and take off the 2.0 cover and it will look MAD Tyeeet JDM y0'!!eleven!111!

TWK20si · 03-25-2007, 11:32 PM

***blue rocket*** · 03-26-2007, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeamValorRacing

now get the black dipstick and take off the 2.0 cover and it will look MAD Tyeeet JDM y0'!!eleven!111!

The black dipstick reads inaccurately...so that's a big no for that. I think it looks to messy without the cover...so that's gonna stay too!

Tom1222 · 03-26-2007, 09:51 AM

Very Nice Pete

honda06si · 03-28-2007, 11:36 AM

looks good man...ive been wanting this mod for a long time...

ddldave · 05-22-2007, 12:40 AM

where can you get the red ones?

SI_ckness · 06-09-2007, 02:25 AM

thats nice . it looks so much better

inyong1988 · 06-09-2007, 02:29 AM

nice chinese newpaper

inyong1988 · 06-09-2007, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddldave

where can you get the red ones?

http://www.jdmland.com

si_turbo · 07-10-2007, 05:46 PM

where a good place to buy the red valve cover?

Si4Life · 07-10-2007, 05:49 PM

i love the jdm cover, the only thing is its not fully displayed with our cars. wish it wasnt so tucked in. +1

NIGHTHAWKSI · 07-10-2007, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by si_turbo

where a good place to buy the red valve cover?

lol...did you happen to look at the post above yours?

drr86 · 07-10-2007, 06:49 PM

***Excalibur*** · 07-10-2007, 07:46 PM

That's one clean engine bay. Makes me miss the looks of the oem airbox.

03-24-2007, 08:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
*blue rocket* The Sticker Man Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CT Posts: 3,165 GrafiXpressions.com iTrader: 94 / 100%	JDM Type R valve cover installed... Ok, first i'm going to touch on a few things, since i searched and searched before i bought my valve cover....but never found an answer to: 1 - There are no issues with putting the JDM Type R Valve cover on, except...there are no holes for the wires and such to the right of the valve cover...this honestly is no issue...i used a zip tie and a little rubber tape to make sure it sat securely and didnt rub against the valve cover. 2 - The breather tube on the JDM valve cover is wider than stock, you cannot reuse the stock clamp, but the hose will fit over it. 3 - I had a pain in the ass time getting the longer screws out on the stock spark plug cover...i ended up intentionally breaking the stock spark plug cover to get the bolts out so i could then get the nuts off - if you replace the spark plug cover you'll know what i'm talking about! The pic below shows what screws i'm talking about! Other than that...i bought a new valve cover gasket, didnt use any type of sealant, it's not neccessary. Take your time removing the plastic shroud around the windshield wipers...it's not difficult to remove, but if you force it off you can break things. Total time of installation ~1.5 hours. Here are a few pics! Oohhh, thanks fedex! Mmmm, JDM newspaper... Before: After: Sorry for the bad lighting! For anyone not sure how to remove the valve cover...it's pretty straight forward, thanks to BCJ fo the easy to follow write up! DIY:Valve cover removal + gasket installation

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