Re: 1984 AMC Eagle and Intake Manfold ID

[Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

> I knew the valve covers were a problem. The one on my 86 Eagle  
> leaks and I just haven't had the time to fix it. I had heard about  
> the replacement covers before and had been giving some thought to  
> getting one for my 86. I looked at the udpgrade procedure at that  
> link. The 84 doesn't have that much stuff in the way (but my 86  
> sure does).

I have an 83 engine in my 70 Hornet, and bought a cast aluminum cover  
for it, came with a thick rubber gasket. I tapped the holes, got the  
surfaces spotless, alcohol wipe, glued the gasket down with thin film  
of silicone, cured overnight, thin film on the valve cover,  attached  
with light, non-deforming torque, and let cure overnight before  
starting the engine.

Still leaks. At least it won't catch on fire :-)

Just FYI, I did the same technique to my Torqueflite A904 Mopar steel  
deep-sump pan, and it is absolutely oil-tight months later.