My valve cover has a crack and it oozing quite a bit of oil...how can i repair this. I tried looking for a replacement but i see no such item anywhere. Any ideas how or where i can fix this?

I have good used cam covers cheap, PM me with year and which side you need if you are interested.

Its magnesium, and aluminum so dont try welding it. Just buy another from jag tech. I just sanded and painted mine last weekend. How did you managed to crack it. I stood on mine and im 200#..

Hey Brute,

Thanks for the infomercial! I'm thinking he has a Series III XJ6 4.2: I use 100 inch pounds on those, the aluminum cover is not supported on the underside so it splits between bolt holes when guys crank on them.

Well since my crystal ball broke, i assumed 95-97, and we all know what *** u me gets you

i thought it made an edit to the post.... but its a 1986 XJ6 VDP Drivers side Valve cover...for a temp fix can JBweld be used?

That's up to you, $35.00 gets you a cover (cracks not included) and includes shipping to any U.S. address. I have never used JB weld, how much does it cost?

Jagtech is right, at the best JB weld would be a temporary fix. It'd probably stick though, at least until you could get a new one. Just do it on the top side, so when it comes loose it doesn't fall into the engine.



David
EverydayXJ

When I came across a classified ad, written by an owner who was looking for a good Series III transmission, I posted you a message to see if you could help him out. This is what I get as thanks in return. Perhaps we should both consider these as mistakes we won't make again.

OK, fixed it, no harm done.....

What message? None in MY inbox..

However, personal correspondance via PM would be appreciated, or direct email....
david@everydayxj.com

David

I posted it in public, probably here during some thread where you and Jose were busy splitting hairs over something. The guy had a JagLovers ad posted, maybe six weeks ago.

Thanks for that ... no correspondance from him, and nothing showing up in the archives of either site.... I had no idea.

I've sent a message via private email, where the personal conflicts should be discussed....

David
EverydayXJ

I don't recall splitting hairs with David over anything ?

Jose

Once upon a time, I had a Ford 302 with cast aluminum valve covers that I over-torqued. JBwelded the inside and outside, sanded down the JB inside smooth and it never cracked or leaked again...would still recommend a new cover though. JBweld is pretty low budget stuff and works well in a pinch, but would look like crap on your Jag cover.

I also know a guy who used JB on SBC blocks when rebuilding them...never had a problem, but then again, he knew what he was doing-where you can and cannot apply it to.

Other old Jag straight sixes have beautiful valve covers. Anything like that for a 1982 xj6 with a 4.2?

I have been told that the heat of the 4.2 will turn the polished aluminum valve covers of the 3.8 engine into a purple-blue color. I haven't tried. A mechanic told me that.