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LokiRx7 · 02-02-2009, 11:39 PM

I just got a sweet deal on a blacktop from a local shop that deals with importing engines. I know everyone there and I was in the back and noticed it sitting on a skid tucked away in a corner. The only problem I have right now is that it doesnt have a valve cover on it, they sold it to someone. They compression tested it for me, and let me crank it by hand, and it turns over smoothly. It also had a piece of plastic taped over the head (took that off to compression test it), and the entire engine was covered in a big plastic bag. So nothing should have gotten in it.

I was wondering where I might be able to order one. I cant find any on ebay, and I cant seem to track one down. I am not concerned at all with the electronics, they can get me the ECU, and I have a cut harness with everything I need. Just I am worrying I might have a really serious problem tracking down a valve cover for an engine never produced in the U.S.

Any ideas are appreciated.

Thanks!

02-02-2009, 11:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
LokiRx7 MR2 + Flat Black = FAIL Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.C. Ohio Posts: 320 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Blacktop valve cover I just got a sweet deal on a blacktop from a local shop that deals with importing engines. I know everyone there and I was in the back and noticed it sitting on a skid tucked away in a corner. The only problem I have right now is that it doesnt have a valve cover on it, they sold it to someone. They compression tested it for me, and let me crank it by hand, and it turns over smoothly. It also had a piece of plastic taped over the head (took that off to compression test it), and the entire engine was covered in a big plastic bag. So nothing should have gotten in it. I was wondering where I might be able to order one. I cant find any on ebay, and I cant seem to track one down. I am not concerned at all with the electronics, they can get me the ECU, and I have a cut harness with everything I need. Just I am worrying I might have a really serious problem tracking down a valve cover for an engine never produced in the U.S. Any ideas are appreciated. Thanks!