Need help with motor color

Eclectic911 · 05-30-2013, 05:26 PM

Hi,
Just had a topend rebuild on my '87 3.2 & currently doing a final dressing
on the motor. Can anybody tell me what the stock color is for the valve covers?
Thanks!

fred cook · fred cook's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eclectic911

Hi,
Just had a topend rebuild on my '87 3.2 & currently doing a final dressing
on the motor. Can anybody tell me what the stock color is for the valve covers?
Thanks!

They are supposed to be left a natural aluminum. However, many people choose to paint their covers, usually with the "wrinkle" type paint. Black is popular as is red, etc. Depends a lot on the color of your car.

Eclectic911 · 05-30-2013, 06:01 PM

Thanks Fred, I think I'll go with the natural aluminum.
Any suggestions to retain that natural look?

fred cook · fred cook's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eclectic911

Thanks Fred, I think I'll go with the natural aluminum.
Any suggestions to retain that natural look?

The easiest way is to clean them really well each time you remove them for a valve adjustment, usually once a year or each 12,000 miles.

80-911SC · 80-911SC's Garage

FRED .. those covers look great ... did mine red and regretted it right away ... now next time they are out they are going to the look you have ....