It's not the cheap chrome plating but the cheap way the part is made that makes them leak. I had a Moroso that was chromed and didn't leak. But mine was a one piece. Use a good amount of high temp RTV around the block and then wipe off the excess after you install it. If you want, sand blast the whole part and paint it. Rich ACES # 05066
----- Original Message ----- From: "Colt Seavers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2003 4:47 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Getting a chrome front cover to seal well : I'm installing a chrome 2-piece timing cover on my SBC 350. I didn't want : chrome but it was the only kind of 2-piece cover I could find. : : I'm familiar with chrome's reputation for poor gasket sealing. What can I : do to help guarantee a good seal? I'm guessing the chrome's fairly thin : on the $15 probably-made-overseas cover I bought, so will a good sandblaster : remove it or at least rough it up enough so that the gasket sealer adheres? : Any other tricks? Can shops that do chrome plating also do un-plating? : : Brad : : ----------------------------------------------------- : To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html : To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
