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Re: Callaway valve cover modifying ??



Verne,

New Dimensions purchased all the rights (?) to callaway turbos. Although
ND does not make the kits for A1 anymore, I believe they still sell parts
for them.

Mark . . .   (THINK VW) keep the non-VW posts to yourself!
Scirocco 1982, Golf GT 1987
Previous Sciroccos: 1981S (RIP), 1980S, 1975TS, 1975
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On Thu, 19 Nov 1998 22:02:13 -0800 "(V.Harris (Fnugen))"
<vwman@skyia.com> writes:
>Hey guys. I have the aluminum Callaway valve cover that I am trading a 
>set
>of steel wheels for. It is in decent shape....some pitting, but 
>overall is
>good enough. I figure I can modify or recreate an accelarator cable
>mount...but the PCV tubes that attach to the rear of the existing 
>cover will
>be more of a pain. The Callaway cover has a threaded hole in the f/r
>corner....assuming for the PCV. Does anyone know if I can get an
>"attachment" or T fitting from Callaway?? Or will any parts house 
>fitting
>work?? Am I better off getting the rubber gasket or the cork for this
>cover......it has no lip on the head to cover surface...it is flat 
>across
>the bottom and has no way of using the "bars" that run along the 
>top/front
>and back under the hold down nuts. Any insight is welcome. One more, 
>what is
>the best paint for painting aluminum under the hood?? Does it need to 
>be
>heat paint........or will regualr paint woprk just fine?? I am in 
>Canada, so
>some popular US brands may not be available to me. Thanks for letting 
>me
>pick yer brains, and now back to the regularily scheduled program.
>
>
>    Verne :    
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>!!!!
>
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