Has anyone developed aftermarket VE Engine Covers??

[DioXidE]

I'm just seeing if anyone knows of any company who develops aftermarket engien covers for the L98. I've tried to fit the L76 twin engine cover but it doesnt fit without extreme modifying.

At the moment I have removed the single peice turtle shell but it looks too 'bare' to me. I would love some split covers to neaten up the bay a bit. Especially with that heater hose running on top of the manifold... lol.

Thanks

[The_Senator]

Grab yourself some VZ ones... From the L76 (6ltr)

They where split covers, and with a little work with your favorite cutting tool (to allow the heater hoses to come through) you'll you some split covers..

If you get really creative - you can even paint them like some forum members have done.. I just left mine silver (to match my car), and 'coloured' in the 6 LITRE in red...

Hope this helps..

[DioXidE]

Have tried the L76 covers and with a lot of cutting they seemed to *fit* (just) put keep 'popping' off after about 5 mins....

It seems there is a plastic cover on the inlet manifold under the fuel rail which stops them sitting flush....

[VX-300]

Have tried the L76 covers and with a lot of cutting they seemed to *fit* (just) put keep 'popping' off after about 5 mins....
It seems there is a plastic cover on the inlet manifold under the fuel rail which stops them sitting flush....

Yes, the 2 piece L76 covers from VZ fitted the L76 intake manifold. The L76 intake got superceded with the LS3 intake which has an added beauty/noise cover.
Also the VE heater hoses now run partially under the drivers side cover.
If you dont have the 4x bottom locating studs on the valve covers, you need those too.
It's not that difficult to make the VZ covers fit VE.


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/L76/TrimRHCoverVE.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/L76/Covertools.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/L76/Rearcut.jpg


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/L76/0706081816a.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/L76/0706081816b.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/L76/0706081817a.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/L76/valvocoverpin3.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/L76/VEtwincovers-1.jpg

[DioXidE]

How did you get that cover off without removing the fuel rail?

[VX-300]

How did you get that cover off without removing the fuel rail?

You can't without breaking the 4 feet off the beauty cover.

It's not difficult to undo 4 bolts and lift the fuelrail an inch to sneak the feet out. You just have to be careful with the injector Orings.

[Marco]

I started doing this job on mine over the weekend, but it seems to me that I will need to cut off a lot more of the rear part of the driver's side cover than you did - I can't see how I can fit the heater hoses between the locating clip and the part of the cover that sits on the manifold.

[sidestep20]

Look in the latest MOTOR MAG , Walkinshaw performance has them.:goodjob:

[WH Captain]

Theres these too.. some look pretty good!

http://www.adelaideutes.com.au/accessories_engine_covers

[The Brock]

Regarding the Walkinshaw engine covers to suit VE; has anyone got a pic ? I've looked on the WP website and nothing ?

[AussieTone]

Doesn't take much work to convert the 6.0 Liter L76 covers to fit.

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/aussietone/IMG_4022.sized.jpg

Also save a bit of money and don't buy the holdne bolts to support the edges but go to Bunnings speed shop and buy 4 bolts (forgot the size sorry)

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/aussietone/IMG_4197.jpg

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/aussietone/IMG_4198.sized.jpg Bit of pinch molding from Clarke rubber tidies the job up

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/aussietone/Delco_CAIa.sized.jpg Trade price with GST exempt was about $44 per side

[Curtis-R]

I saw some nice looking ones that HDT are about to release.. Saw them at the Summernats on one of their cars.. I looked at their website but nothing on there yet.. They come painted or no paint if you want.. Will try and source some pics.

[SSV8TE]

Gday all,
Would i be right in saying you have to remove the valley cover plastic heat shield in order to fit the vz splits?

Cheers,

Andy.

[wp01]

Regarding the Walkinshaw engine covers to suit VE; has anyone got a pic ? I've looked on the WP website and nothing ?

The covers in Motor Mag are the prototype set and should be available in a month or so..

AL

[The Brock]

Thanks for that mate, any idea on $$ cost to purchase ?

[AussieTone]

Gday all,
Would i be right in saying you have to remove the valley cover plastic heat shield in order to fit the vz splits?

Cheers,

Andy.

Andy

Just remove the turtle shell, trim the split cover to allow the heater hose clearance, add the 4 bolts and clip them on. Simple as that

[Wonky]

Big Rob at Chev's has been re-routing the heater hoses - problems solved! Looks far better too! :yup:

[AussieTone]

Big Rob at Chev's has been re-routing the heater hoses - problems solved! Looks far better too! :yup:

Don't suppose you have any pictures of this Wonky

[HEXEM]

Big Rob at Chev's has been re-routing the heater hoses - problems solved! Looks far better too! :yup:

Yes. I too would be very interested in seeing pics of this mod. I was just thinking the very thing you mentioned Gary.... Hmm !why not relocate the heater hoses! hmm........ :)

Cheers

[DioXidE]

Andy

Just remove the turtle shell, trim the split cover to allow the heater hose clearance, add the 4 bolts and clip them on. Simple as that

I dont see the valley cover on your engine mate.... Some of us have it and some don't I think....

[SSV8TE]

Andy

Just remove the turtle shell, trim the split cover to allow the heater hose clearance, add the 4 bolts and clip them on. Simple as that

Thanks ausie tone i already have had the heater hoses rerouted by chev and the gang. Just wanted to know if the valley cover had to be removed:cheers:
Cheers,

Andy.

[Wonky]

Don't suppose you have any pictures of this Wonky

I haven't had it done yet and won't on this car now I'm selling it but will get it done on the new ute. I believe it's not hard to do and guys like Andy or Curtis and any others who've had cams done there get it done as part of the service. Hopefully they can provide pics.

[bonners]

Hey guys, had a response from WP in regards to their engine covers

Yes we will have them available soon,but they are only to suit the WP supercharger at this stage ..
We will look at a N/A version shortly.

[S2VYSS]

SVE have a set of VE engine covers, these are the ones Curtis was talking about seeing at summernats

[bonners]

These.......But come on $400?

http://www.sve.net.au/proddetail.php?prod=enginecoverve

[SHANESVZSS]

i wouldnt pay $400 for an cover , i got a few prices on a standard LS3 engine cover and was quoted $500 :eeeeek:

[WOMBIE]

These.......But come on $400?

http://www.sve.net.au/proddetail.php?prod=enginecoverve

Man what ripoff!

They look no different at all to the ones i got for my ls1 vy 4 years ago when i payed $200.

[sixlta]

think i could nock something up for little $, looks like i got a new project,:)

[EddieVE06]

Maybe I'm wrong but dont the covers on the VE V8 engines keep the heat in?
I remember at one stage everyone was taking them off to release the heat build up under the bonnet?

Have things changed?

[Wonky]

Ron SS has links with Holden and said their engineers tested and even the turtle cover makes stuff all difference in that respect.

[AussieTone]

Anyone got any pics or a description of what gets done when they re route the heater hoses.

[vess330]

[QUOTE=VX-300;1413046]Yes, the 2 piece L76 covers from VZ fitted the L76 intake manifold. The L76 intake got superceded with the LS3 intake which has an added beauty/noise cover.
Also the VE heater hoses now run partially under the drivers side cover.
If you dont have the 4x bottom locating studs on the valve covers, you need those too.
It's not that difficult to make the VZ covers fit VE.


I want to fit the VZ covers to my VE which has a beauty cover. Does this mean there are to types of engine covers fot the VZ's to suit the different manifolds (L76 vs LS3) or does my beauty cover bsolutely have to go??????

Do the covers come with rubber retainers (Part# 24453627) to fit the covers to the studs or do I also need to source these also???

Any help on the matter would be much appreciated.

[vess330]

[QUOTE=VX-300;1413046]Yes, the 2 piece L76 covers from VZ fitted the L76 intake manifold. The L76 intake got superceded with the LS3 intake which has an added beauty/noise cover.
Also the VE heater hoses now run partially under the drivers side cover.
If you dont have the 4x bottom locating studs on the valve covers, you need those too.
It's not that difficult to make the VZ covers fit VE.


Can anyone help me???

I want to fit these VZ covers to my VE. If the L76 had two types of manifolds (L76 vs LS3) , one without a beauty cover and one with, does this mean the covers are different?? If so, which ones do I get?

Do my beauty covers over the intake manifold need to go as part of fitting them or not?

I understand I will need to source 4 Replacement rubber retainers (Part# 24453627) and 4 Raplacement studs (Part# 11609319). Is this right??

[VX-300]

If you want 2 piece engine covers from Holden then VZ 6.0 covers are your only choice.
Yes they come with the 4 rubbers underneath.
The VZ 2 piece covers will not sit down properly if you have the LS3 beauty/noise cover fitted on top of your intake.

Remove this from above the LS3 intake
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/L76/0706081817a.jpg

Underneath the VZ 6.0 covers showing the rubber cups
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/L76/P1010220.jpg

[VX-300]

If you already have 2 studs that look like this fitted to each of your valve covers then you do not need to buy any more.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/L76/valvocoverpin1.jpg


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/L76/1010142-1.jpg

[vess330]

Cheers for taking your time to guide me through.

[Wonky]

I had to have my "beauty cover" :spew: removed to get my VZ 6.0 covers to sit down properly. Takes about 20 minutes.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o274/gcovo/SSV%20Ute/Enginecoverswithintakecoverremoved.jpg

[CalaisBoy]

Wonky,
just ordered white OTR from Dus for my VE Calais and I hope you don't mind if I copy your use of white VZ engine covers. Looks unreal!!

Cheers
CalaisBoy

[Derek ve ss]

I have just fitted covers from SS Inductions ... $400.00 . I must be stupid.
However they look good, were easy to fit and I had an unexpected bonus , Sh*t loads less engine noise. Had them painted in a heat proof colour close to the car and they look good.

[Wonky]

Wonky,
just ordered white OTR from Dus for my VE Calais and I hope you don't mind if I copy your use of white VZ engine covers. Looks unreal!!

Cheers
CalaisBoy

No problem! :goodjob:

[CalaisBoy]

I have just fitted covers from SS Inductions ... $400.00 . I must be stupid.
However they look good, were easy to fit and I had an unexpected bonus , Sh*t loads less engine noise. Had them painted in a heat proof colour close to the car and they look good.
Mate,
how much to get them sprayed?

[Wonky]

Mine cost me $100 the pair and I know someone else who had his done at a different place for the same cost.

[AussieTone]

The genuine Holden covers from the 6 liter VE fit well but you do have to remove the false inlet manifols cover and the thich rubber molding under that. Tis is very simple to do just be carefull. Also make sure you get a price for the bolts / studs required (the same as in post by VX 300 on the 27 Dec 09).

On both of the VE's I fitted these covers to I used the Bunnings speed shop bolts. The ones I used are 50mm long by 6mm metal thread screws and they even come in a pack of 4. They even have a type of rounded head on them which does up with a phillips head screwdriver. I have had no problems with them and they have been on the VE SS sedan for about 3 years and have not come loose in that time. I can't remember the price but am pretty sure they were only a couple of dollars. Do the job nicely and heaps cheaper.

If you can't find them on the shelf the bar code number from the packaging is
9 314453091951 and the makers name is ROMAK

One more thing. I don't remember the price of the covers now but what used to be a very cheap mod is now bloody expensive. Has anyone bought a pair lately and can they share the price with us.

Help that helps

[bonners]

I have singles on mine. Paid $160 off eBay from AVE in Adelaide. About $50 to paint

[Derek ve ss]

From SS Inductions , $400.00 for the pair ( bloody expensive ) came in red only , painted blue, the finished result is closer to the car's colour than the photo shows.
http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy266/derekvess/ve/a.jpg

[Wonky]

One more thing. I don't remember the price of the covers now but what used to be a very cheap mod is now bloody expensive. Has anyone bought a pair lately and can they share the price with us.

I bought one recently to replace one I messed up slightly when trying to paint it (I'm a perfectionist). Can't remember the exact price but do remember thinking it was close to double what they used to be. The original supplier went bust so for ages you couldn't get them until Holden arranged another supplier. The new supplier knew they had Holden over a barrel so upped the price. :(

[warrick]

one thing i found that is perfect for screwing into the post holes that support the vz covers are the bolts used to screw outdoor furniture together,the flat top ones with the allen key centre work beautifully & they're cheap.
cheers
warrick

[AMADR8]

one thing i found that is perfect for screwing into the post holes that support the vz covers are the bolts used to screw outdoor furniture together,the flat top ones with the allen key centre work beautifully & they're cheap.
cheers
warrick

when i put the twin covers on my ve i just used plain 6mm bolts and they hav been fine aswell

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

WHAT about a nice billet set ??
if $400 for the plastic ones is OUT rages

[Jman]

I have a set of the SVE ones and yes, $400 is a little steep. However, they are the best fitting and looking covers I have seen out there so far. No modifications needed at all and they sit perfectly. I have seen the results after fitment of some of the cheaper ones on ebay and they dont sit flush.
In my opinion only, I pay $60,000 plus for a car I want the covers to look as good as possible, for a measly couple of hundred more than some others its money well spent. Again, my opinion only and I am very happy with the results.
Cheers.
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii105/julian1965/DSCF4831.jpg
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii105/julian1965/DSCF4830.jpg
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii105/julian1965/DSCF4832.jpg
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii105/julian1965/DSCF4841.jpg

[bonners]

I have a set of the SVE ones and yes, $400 is a little steep. However, they are the best fitting and looking covers I have seen out there so far. No modifications needed at all and they sit perfectly. I have seen the results after fitment of some of the cheaper ones on ebay and they dont sit flush.
In my opinion only, I pay $60,000 plus for a car I want the covers to look as good as possible, for a measly couple of hundred more than some others its money well spent. Again, my opinion only and I am very happy with the results.
Cheers.


Who did your caps mate

Mine.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/IMG_0603.jpg

[Jman]

Who did your caps mate

Same place mate, SVE in Adelaide.

[bonners]

....cheers

They must like *VE in Adelaide.

SVE
AVE

I think there are a couple others..

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

Same place mate, SVE in Adelaide.

how much for your caps

[Jman]

how much for your caps

$50 each, which included engraving.

[bonners]

hmmmm.

$65 now according to their website.

http://www.sve.net.au/proddetail.php?prod=billitcaps

http://www.sve.net.au/proddetail.php?prod=billetcaps2

[Jman]

They are negotiable with their prices. I got the full set, including strut caps and they did them for $50 each, including engraving and postage to the A.C.T.

Give them a call, ask for a package price. Nice friendly people to deal with.

[bonners]

cheers mate, will call tomorrow

[CalaisBoy]

This thread was fantastic info.

I ordered some VZ covers from the local dealer about 2 weeks ago and was told thay would be here next day.

Holden must have run out of them again so delivery has now drawn out to them arriving late February (another 3-4 weeks!! after a new shipment arrives.

I was told the price will be about $300 + the domed bolts (about $6 each).

Then painting in Heron White (like Wonky's) will, be about $250 for baked 2-pack.

Phew!! It will end up costing about $600 including re-routing the heater hoses - but worth it I reckon!

Now to wait for delivery!

[VX-300]

I ordered some VZ covers from the local dealer about 2 weeks ago and was told thay would be here next day.
Holden must have run out of them again so delivery has now drawn out to them arriving late February (another 3-4 weeks!! after a new shipment arrives.

No they never received the long awaited batch.
Do not put any faith in the ridiculous computer generated dates they give for backorders. As an ETA passes a gimp pushes a button and another random ETA date appears.
eg:The VZ 6.0 covers had a new ETA every 2 weeks from March 2009 until about October 2009.

[CalaisBoy]

Thanks for the tip. I will try not to get my hopes up!

Cheers.

[Wonky]

If anybody wants some I have TWO brand new pairs still in unopened boxes. I'll have to get the receipt from my car but from memory list price from my dealer (who is usually one of the cheapest around) was something like $142 for one (inc GST) and $110 for the other (inc GST). No idea why the big difference!!

If anybody wants them I'll sell for $240 the pair, plus postage if required. I also have one set (4) of the proper fittings for fixing them in place - expensive little buggers too - something like $60 or $65 per set!! :shock:

[JaMeS_2007]

If anybody wants some I have TWO brand new pairs still in unopened boxes. I'll have to get the receipt from my car but from memory list price from my dealer (who is usually one of the cheapest around) was something like $142 for one (inc GST) and $110 for the other (inc GST). No idea why the big difference!!

If anybody wants them I'll sell for $240 the pair, plus postage if required. I also have one set (4) of the proper fittings for fixing them in place - expensive little buggers too - something like $60 or $65 per set!! :shock:


pm sent..

cheers

[VX-300]

I also have one set (4) of the proper fittings for fixing them in place - expensive little buggers too - something like $60 or $65 per set!! :shock:

GM list in North America US$3.98ea, sell for US$2.95ea
:eyes:

[CalaisBoy]

Just wanted to say a HUGE thanks to AussieTone and Wonky. I don't know these guys apart from on the forum and thay have been a fantastic help!!

As I previously posted I have had problems with delivery by Holden of some VZ engine covers (delayed from the promised "next day" to about 2 months). Also the price is now HUGE - $334 including tax.

Within a day or so of me posting about this problem AussieTone and then Wonky both had managed to purchase some covers more cheaply for me and offerred to get them to me. This was a huge favour - thanks guys!

In the end AussieTone (only because he contacted me by PM first) posted some covers to me and saved me over $100 including postage.

I think both guys still have covers for sale if you need them. I reckon go-for-it even if you were planning to wait. The recommended retail price is getting out of hand!

Now to get them painted. I have also purchased some Aluminium billet caps for the engine bay, so will post some picks when its all together in a couple of weeks (I hope).

Cheers

I

[AussieTone]

Just wanted to say a HUGE thanks to AussieTone and Wonky. I don't know these guys apart from on the forum and thay have been a fantastic help!!

As I previously posted I have had problems with delivery by Holden of some VZ engine covers (delayed from the promised "next day" to about 2 months). Also the price is now HUGE - $334 including tax.

Within a day or so of me posting about this problem AussieTone and then Wonky both had managed to purchase some covers more cheaply for me and offerred to get them to me. This was a huge favour - thanks guys!

In the end AussieTone (only because he contacted me by PM first) posted some covers to me and saved me over $100 including postage.

I think both guys still have covers for sale if you need them. I reckon go-for-it even if you were planning to wait. The recommended retail price is getting out of hand!

Now to get them painted. I have also purchased some Aluminium billet caps for the engine bay, so will post some picks when its all together in a couple of weeks (I hope).

Cheers

I

You are more than welcome. My belief is that this is what the forum is for. Members helping each other out with info and if we have a contact in the industry and can buy the parts cheaper then why not do it to help others out. Holden make enough money out of us when we buy a car and in my case, even though I can buy cheap parts I gurantee they are still making money on the sale. Glad to help you in this case and save you some dollars
Cheers

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

im looking for some BILLIT loom covers that bolt on to the fuel rail
to hide to the injector wireing

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/REDMALOOR8/DSC07574-1.jpg

[Wonky]

You are more than welcome. My belief is that this is what the forum is for. Members helping each other out with info and if we have a contact in the industry and can buy the parts cheaper then why not do it to help others out. Holden make enough money out of us when we buy a car and in my case, even though I can buy cheap parts I gurantee they are still making money on the sale. Glad to help you in this case and save you some dollars
Cheers

+1 :goodjob:

[Derek ve ss]

one thing that stands out in the last couple of photo's ( apart from the blower :drool: ) the power steering fluid reservoirs . I got this from PWR http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy266/derekvess/ve/pwr004.jpg

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

that is nice how much ?
the one i looked at was $399 :bawl:

[Derek ve ss]

that is nice how much ?
the one i looked at was $399 :bawl:

this one cost $209.00 and took me about 5 minutes to fit

[JET-33]

have you seen these?

http://www.walkinshawperformance.com.au/wp/au/products/default.asp?content=accessories&id=30

[Tezza_VESSV]

Do you guys reckon creating twin covers by modifying the original cover to remove the centre section would work?

I haven't seen under the original cover to see if this is really possible. If its possible, modifying and painting the original cover could be a cheaper way of getting some nice looking covers.

[Wonky]

worknssv has cut his into separate pieces intending to do just that, but that's as far as he's got........... :(

[mummbles]

have you seen these?

hxxp://walkinshawperformance.com.au/wp/au/products/default.asp?content=accessories&id=30

wish i hadn't....ewww

[baja_ss]

i can not link urls, but here you go.....roto-fab.com
they have some cool looking carbon fiber covers, a bit pricey tho

[baja_ss]

fibreenhancements.com.au in Tahmoor
swfabrication.com in the states
there's a few places that make them

[bonners]

Mine cost $160 in gelcoatvand my spray painter charged me about $50 to prep and paint. The result is awesome. I really like the walkinshaw ones but I can't comprehend spending $500 on engine covers. The SS Inductions ones look really good too but they cost $400

this whole game gets out of hand sometimes. I mean how much is Holden now charging for their single engine covers? Lots more than they used to from what I gather

[mummbles]

Mine cost $160 in gelcoatvand my spray painter charged me about $50 to prep and paint. The result is awesome. I really like the walkinshaw ones but I can't comprehend spending $500 on engine covers. The SS Inductions ones look really good too but they cost $400

this whole game gets out of hand sometimes. I mean how much is Holden now charging for their single engine covers? Lots more than they used to from what I gather

WHat do yours look like Bonner, and where did you get them?

[Wonky]

I mean how much is Holden now charging for their single engine covers? Lots more than they used to from what I gather

About double what they used to but that's because the original supplier went out of business. In order to find a new supplier Holden were obviously held over a barrel on cost so the price correspondingly went up to the public too.

[bonners]

WHat do yours look like Bonner, and where did you get them?

Mummbles, I got mine from AVE in Adelaide

http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=123767&highlight=carbon+tease&page=3

[mummbles]

Mummbles, I got mine from AVE in Adelaide


Excuse my ignorance, but who/what is AVE?

[bonners]

Adelaide Vehicle Enhancements.

I bought them off ebay. Do a google

[mummbles]

Adelaide Vehicle Enhancements.

I bought them off ebay. Do a google

Yep, found em. $300 odd.

[MaDDoG]

Try this place in the U.S.

http://www.ecklers.com/search.asp?action=freeSearch&free_text=fuel%20rali&searchHistory=

[bonners]

Yep, found em. $300 odd.

Weird.

Have a look at all these though. I have seen the $300 from AVE that you are talking about. They had 'SS' embossed in them. There is a chev set in this list below for $190. Mine were just plain and unpainted.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HOLDEN-HSV-R8-VE-ENGINE-COVERS-LS2-L76-L98-PONTIAC-G8_W0QQitemZ180466561850QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_ Parts_Accessories?hash=item2a04a5333a

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HOLDEN-HSV-PONTIAC-V8-G8-VE-L98-LS2-LS3-Engine-Covers_W0QQitemZ150392263120QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_ Car_Parts_Accessories?hash=item230413d1d0

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/WHITE-HOLDEN-ENGINE-COVERS-HSV-VE-LS2-L98-PONTIAC-G8_W0QQitemZ180468238863QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_ Parts_Accessories?hash=item2a04beca0f

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ve-engine-covers-chev-logo_W0QQitemZ230376542122QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Ca r_Parts_Accessories?hash=item35a3830faa

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VE-LS2-Engine-covers-with-SS-logo_W0QQitemZ220549089281QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Ca r_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3359c00801

[mummbles]

Weird.

Have a look at all these though. I have seen the $300 from AVE that you are talking about. They had 'SS' embossed in them. There is a chev set in this list below for $190. Mine were just plain and unpainted.



Yeah I saw those, thought they looked like the same thing, but wasn't quite sure.
Thanks :)

[blu ute]

hey all... what a great thread... have emailed a few places in the US about postage to this wonderful land. am trying to get some carbon fibre engine covers. will post how i go.
cheers
damo:)

[VX-300]

Roto-Fab in USA do some CF covers for Pontiac G8-GT which would bolt straight onto the 6 litre in a VE.

$$$$$ tho

[BlueG8GT]

I've got the Roto-Fab aluminum covers and powdercoated them candy blue to match the car. I got mine off of ebay so I didn't pay quite that much for them, powdercoating actually cost more. If you keep your eye out, they occasionally pop up on ebay. Here's a pic of mine. Definitely one of the best purchases I've made so far. They really set off the engine compartment.

http://www.g8board.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=327&pictureid=3424

[BadSeed]

mate,
what pic?

[BlueG8GT]

That's strange. When I posted it yesterday the picture came up. Ok lets try again, here's the pic. Hopefully it works this time.

http://www.g8board.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=327&pictureid=3424

[bladerunner]

nope, nuthin:confused:

[BlueG8GT]

I don't know why its deleting the pics. I posted them, they were up but for some reason they're gone. I'll have to ask a moderator why this is happening.

[XLR8 V8]

You're posting links to attachments hosted on another forum. The pictures are only visible to those registered and logged into that forum. They would have their forum set up like this to stop people stealing their bandwidth by linking to them from elsewhere.
You'll need to host the images to your own image host (e.g. photobucket). There is a sticky tutorial thread in the Help and Feedback section of these forums to assist you with doing this

[VX-300]

You're posting links to attachments hosted on another forum. The pictures are only visible to those registered and logged into that forum.

I thought that as well.
I'm registered there and logged in , still couldn't see the pic.
Link must be munted.

[AussieTone]

I thought that as well.
I'm registered there and logged in , still couldn't see the pic.
Link must be munted.

I can see them both

[bonners]

Ok, dumb question I think. Why the cutout at the rear of the left one. Is that part of the AFM?

[VX-300]

Ok, dumb question I think. Why the cutout at the rear of the left one. Is that part of the AFM?

No they're Corvette design covers passed off as being G8-GT covers, the Corvette fuel line comes in thru that slot.


http://i.imagehost.org/0965/user9310_pic3424_1267400814.jpg

http://e.imagehost.org/0296/user9310_pic3425_1267400814.jpg

http://i.imagehost.org/0403/user9310_pic3426_1267400814.jpg

http://d.imagehost.org/0823/user9310_pic3502_1267836653.jpg


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Corvette%20FRC/17800103_large.jpg

[VX-300]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Corvette%20FRC/4421.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Corvette%20FRC/1415867166_781127a7d3.jpg

[AussieTone]

Ok, dumb question I think. Why the cutout at the rear of the left one. Is that part of the AFM?

The Holden original twin covers have a raised section molded in that area to clear something (no idea what and maybe a carry over from the L76 engine) see pic of Wonkies at post 37 of this thread

[VX-300]

The Holden original twin covers have a raised section molded in that area to clear something (no idea what and maybe a carry over from the L76 engine) see pic of Wonkies at post 37 of this thread

Hump is to clear Holden fuel line routing.

[BadSeed]

i still like the ebay ones best
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg311/badseed1978/IMG_5136-1.jpg

[warrick]

heres mine as it stands now
cheers
warrick

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/vtv60/DSCF1802.jpg

[Wonky]

Looks bloody good warrick!! :goodjob:

[Pickles]

The Holden original twin covers have a raised section molded in that area to clear something (no idea what and maybe a carry over from the L76 engine) see pic of Wonkies at post 37 of this thread

Just looked at "Wonkies at post 37".....very nice..... "factory look", which is the way I like things.
Cheers, Pickles.

[steves87]

does anyone still have their stock l98 1-piece that they dont want? im 100 percent sure i can cut it and make it work without the '4 studs' like on the vz models.
??

[steves87]

Looks like someone has already done it..... im doing it, ive just decieded.

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p147/ozvette87/IMG_5172.jpg
image i got of a G8 forum

[Tezza_VESSV]

Looks like someone has already done it..... im doing it, ive just decieded.

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p147/ozvette87/IMG_5172.jpg
image i got of a G8 forum

I was looking at doing this as well. Are there any other pics?

[steves87]

I was looking at doing this as well. Are there any other pics?

There is.... but i didnt save the full size pic so it is miniture.... and i cant find the site anymore.... but pretty much there is another shot from front on... and it looks very similar to badseeds pics.... except there is not as much of the cover 'downturning' into the intake manifold.
i was thinking, to hide the cables/tubes over the throttle body, you could leave the v8 logo on the stock cover.... that should cover them up.
also, because the stock cover goes far enough back to under the windshield, if you absolutely had to, you could probably leave a little peice there too (if you were keeping the v8 logo) for handling purposes

anyway, i go0gled something like "modified G8 6.0 engine cover"
but i went into so many sites.... im not sure which one it is in.:)

[VESSV8]

I cant post links... Not enough posts yet ... but this is the thread your looking for

forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=719&highlight=modified+engine+cover

If a moderator wouldnt mind fixing the link please !!

[steves87]

I cant post links... Not enough posts yet ... but this is the thread your looking for

forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=719&highlight=modified+engine+cover

If a moderator wouldnt mind fixing the link please !!

no, different thread.... but better pics... :goodjob:


http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=719&highlight=modified+engine+cov er

[VESSV8]

Cool , thanks for that.... Nice idea as well, think mine will be getting the slice and dice .. :eyes:

[Tezza_VESSV]

Yeah, thanks for that. They look sweet. Will definately have to have a go at mine now.

[JaMeS_2007]

dont the G8 covers come with the ALLOY v8 on them??

or did he rub them down?

[steves87]

did mine this morning...

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p147/ozvette87/SNC00063.jpg

just a phone pic of when i was fitting, so they are a little out of whack... as you can see.... but you get the idea...
the left hand cover doesnt need studs to keep it from rotating down, but the right cover needs at least 1 stud... there are 3 fuel rail clips under the right side, but they are not enough to stop the rotation down.... i just put 1 bolt i had lying round in the shed, in the second threaded hole in from the front of the engine, seems to have stopped any movement in the cover.

leaving the 'V8' symbol in the middle (and a portion of the middle section up the back) would have stopped the covers moving, but it just didnt look quite right to me... even though it did cover to piping over the throttle body.
well, maybe next weekend if i get a minute (and is not muggy as hell) ill put an a lick of paint.:)

[CalaisBoy]

Got my VZ engine covers from AusieTone about a month ago, but been flat at work so only just getting organised.

I bought the 4 original support studs (see photo in post no. 4 of this thread). They are called "Stud Intake Manifold" (part no 11609319) and were $17 each!! Had to be sourced elaewhere which took 3 weeks.

I reckon AussieTone's idea of getting bolts from Bunnings is good. If you wanted to, it would be easy to "dome" the head a bit with a file.

Also the VK V8 heater hoses were $17.50 each which is pretty good. Apparently they are becoming rare in holden stock and had to be sourced from another dealer iner-state. I know they are also available at after-market places.

Now to get the covers painted before fitting them!!

[VESSV8]

did mine this morning...




Nice work .... :goodjob:

[JaMeS_2007]

cut mine up about an hour ago and left the front center in. but not painted yet.

http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr123/JaMeS4574/VE%20SSV/IMG_0042.jpg
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr123/JaMeS4574/VE%20SSV/IMG_0041.jpg
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr123/JaMeS4574/VE%20SSV/IMG_0040.jpg

[steves87]

nice! i wasnt sure about leaving the front middle in, but it doesnt look that bad after seeing your pics!
to answer your earlier question about the alloy v8 writing.... must have the cover like mine which does not have it.... and the centre 6.0 on yours actually says V8 on the cover i got.

[Wonky]

Middle bit at the front left in looks good James! :yup:

[JaMeS_2007]

thanx :) now i just got to think of a colour to paint it.