Ford essex 3.0 v6 tappet covers

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Ford essex 3.0 v6 tappet covers

Post by bigboy » Thu 05 Dec 2013, 14:57

hi

im looking for aluminium tappet covers or dress up kit to spice up my cortinas engine bay. Doesnt matter which ones as long as they still look good.

some love the old look but i think it a little touch.

cheers
82 Ford Cortina 3.0 gl auto (90% finished)
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Re: Ford essex 3.0 v6 tappet covers

Post by bigboy » Mon 09 Dec 2013, 12:04

Hi

Only realized today that the uprated motor tappet covers doent fit the pre-uprated motor.

so im lookin for aluminuim tappet covers for the pre motor.

I hope someone has a pair to sell.

cheers
82 Ford Cortina 3.0 gl auto (90% finished)
73 VW kombi
60 chev apache
2× 82 GPZ kawas
91 1100 GSXR-M suzuki

and yes, i live in a warehouse in the industrial couse i cand find a garage to keep my stuff under 1 roof. What a life....

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Re: Ford essex 3.0 v6 tappet covers

Post by marnus » Mon 09 Dec 2013, 21:49

why not chrome the old steel covers?
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Re: Ford essex 3.0 v6 tappet covers

Post by gordini » Mon 09 Dec 2013, 21:53

Or buff and seal them ;) ;) 8) 8)
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Re: Ford essex 3.0 v6 tappet covers

Post by bigboy » Tue 10 Dec 2013, 07:53

thought about it but want to try and get aluminium ones first and if that doesnt work then plan B.

thx
82 Ford Cortina 3.0 gl auto (90% finished)
73 VW kombi
60 chev apache
2× 82 GPZ kawas
91 1100 GSXR-M suzuki

and yes, i live in a warehouse in the industrial couse i cand find a garage to keep my stuff under 1 roof. What a life....

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Re: Ford essex 3.0 v6 tappet covers

Post by Uvi » Tue 10 Dec 2013, 08:05

hi,

A buddy of mine up in here in Johannesburg has a set that was previously powdercoated blue.

He wants R700 for the set including a special breather/chrome oil cap,guess you will have to arrange the courier

Send me your email adress or contact number if you interested,he could mail you a pic.

Cheers Uvi

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Re: Ford essex 3.0 v6 tappet covers

Post by bigboy » Fri 13 Dec 2013, 10:58

thx uvi for setting me up with carlton and fordislord with with the info.

covers are coming next week.

cheers

p.s if someone wants to sell theres still, ill be building another motor.
82 Ford Cortina 3.0 gl auto (90% finished)
73 VW kombi
60 chev apache
2× 82 GPZ kawas
91 1100 GSXR-M suzuki

and yes, i live in a warehouse in the industrial couse i cand find a garage to keep my stuff under 1 roof. What a life....

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Re: Ford essex 3.0 v6 tappet covers

Post by flouwford » Fri 13 Dec 2013, 15:13

bigboy wrote:thx uvi for setting me up with carlton and fordislord with with the info.

covers are coming next week.

cheers

p.s if someone wants to sell theres still, ill be building another motor.
so you bought the blue ones?

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Re: Ford essex 3.0 v6 tappet covers

Post by bigboy » Fri 13 Dec 2013, 15:32

yes im taking the blue ones. :D
82 Ford Cortina 3.0 gl auto (90% finished)
73 VW kombi
60 chev apache
2× 82 GPZ kawas
91 1100 GSXR-M suzuki

and yes, i live in a warehouse in the industrial couse i cand find a garage to keep my stuff under 1 roof. What a life....

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Re: Ford essex 3.0 v6 tappet covers

Post by flouwford » Tue 17 Dec 2013, 08:41

OK.
thats a steep price in my opinion. especially for just plain steel ones.

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