BBK Valve Covers

gsjohnson · October 9th, 2007, 12:52 PM

Has anyone installed a set of the BBK valve covers? Your experiences? I can tell you my experience was quite trying and went far beyond the instructions to get them on. I'd like to hear what others went thru to install theirs...

Blk01ponyGT · October 9th, 2007, 01:51 PM

do they look good?? pics?

energiesource · October 9th, 2007, 04:54 PM

sonicblue · October 9th, 2007, 06:43 PM

they suck ass for boosted applications. mine leaked like a bitch. but they atleast looked good. the drivers side is a pain in the dick.

02StangGToWNEr · October 9th, 2007, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by sonicblue

they suck ass for boosted applications. mine leaked like a bitch. but they atleast looked good. the drivers side is a pain in the dick.

What valve covers would you reccomend????? Or what do you have now????

gsjohnson · October 9th, 2007, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by sonicblue

they suck ass for boosted applications. mine leaked like a bitch. but they atleast looked good. the drivers side is a pain in the dick.

Could you be more specfic about the problems with the drivers side install and how did you overcome them?

What was the problem when utilizing them with a boost application?

No leak issues here as long as you install the washer spacers in the gasket between the valve cover & the cylinder head. I could see them leaking without the spacers as they are designed to prevent you from over tightening the bolts which would cause the gasket to push out of position. The other problem is you cannot use the OEM gasket with these valve covers. You have to use the BBK special gaskets.

02StangGToWNEr · October 9th, 2007, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by gsjohnson

Originally Posted by sonicblue

they suck ass for boosted applications. mine leaked like a bitch. but they atleast looked good. the drivers side is a pain in the dick.

Could you be more specfic about the problems with the drivers side install and how did you overcome them?

What was the problem when utilizing them with a boost application?

No leak issues here as long as you install the washer spacers in the gasket between the valve cover & the cylinder head. I could see them leaking without the spacers as they are designed to prevent you from over tightening the bolts which would cause the gasket to push out of position. The other problem is you cannot use the OEM gasket with these valve covers. You have to use the BBK special gaskets.

Do you have any pics of your install???

gsjohnson · October 9th, 2007, 08:04 PM

Do you have any pics of your install???[/quote]

I do, but I am somewhat computer iliterate. Not sure how to post them. I have pics of the BBK gaskets & spacers installed, as well as the finished product. I was just looking for some specific answers to the questions posed. And since it appears that you have been down the BBK valve cover install road previously as well as the blower install, your answers would be helpful and informative. I just felt that the instructions were junk and make it appear that these are an easy install. In fact the instructions state 1 to 2 hours to install. What crap that is. Maybe, and I mean maybe, if you had installed 10 sets previously. I would have expected more from a company such as BBK. The instructions over simplify the installation and fail to mention numerous steps & removals to get the drivers side on. The passenger side, you could actually install it without removing the coils & injectors even though the instructions state to remove them. Hell, I installed my Eibach Sportlines, shocks, MM Caster/Camber Plates and Bump Steer kit in a shorter amount of time. These things were a Bitch.

02StangGToWNEr · October 9th, 2007, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by gsjohnson

Do you have any pics of your install???

I do, but I am somewhat computer iliterate. Not sure how to post them. I have pics of the BBK gaskets & spacers installed, as well as the finished product. I was just looking for some specific answers to the questions posed. And since it appears that you have been down the BBK valve cover install road previously as well as the blower install, your answers would be helpful and informative. I just felt that the instructions were junk and make it appear that these are an easy install. In fact the instructions state 1 to 2 hours to install. What crap that is. Maybe, and I mean maybe, if you had installed 10 sets previously. I would have expected more from a company such as BBK. The instructions over simplify the installation and fail to mention numerous steps & removals to get the drivers side on. The passenger side, you could actually install it without removing the coils & injectors even though the instructions state to remove them. Hell, I installed my Eibach Sportlines, shocks, MM Caster/Camber Plates and Bump Steer kit in a shorter amount of time. These things were a Bitch.[/quote]

Do you know how to put pictures in your garage?? Or atleast upload them onto your computer???

gsjohnson · October 9th, 2007, 10:53 PM

Okay, I'm in the dark ages. I'm not sure what you mean by putting pictures in my garage, but yes I have the capability to upload pics from a floppy disc to my computer. I thought the picture would have to be hosted by someone else to be up loaded to this site. Guess not?
I'd still would like Sonic's input...

jivepepper · October 10th, 2007, 12:58 AM

Originally Posted by 02StangGToWNEr

What valve covers would you reccomend?????

Stock.

02StangGToWNEr · October 10th, 2007, 01:03 AM

Originally Posted by jivepepper

Originally Posted by 02StangGToWNEr

What valve covers would you reccomend?????

Stock.

So no aftermarket ones are worth buying????

Invictus · October 10th, 2007, 02:29 AM

The BBKS are a royal pain in the ass... The driver side is easy, the passengerside is impossible with the hydroboost unit in place and clutch cable. I had to remove my hydroboost unit completely so then once I finally got everything on I had to bleed my brakes and power steering... Only to find that they leak like a bitch............

They make a carbon fiber looking valve cover that is identical in size to stock and looks pretty good.. Otherwise, just go stock.

neckbonekat · October 10th, 2007, 05:40 AM

Originally Posted by gsjohnson

Okay, I'm in the dark ages. I'm not sure what you mean by putting pictures in my garage, but yes I have the capability to upload pics from a floppy disc to my computer. I thought the picture would have to be hosted by someone else to be up loaded to this site. Guess not?
I'd still would like Sonic's input...

You can do it that way. I use www.photobucket.com

sonicblue · October 10th, 2007, 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by Invictus

The BBKS are a royal pain in the ass... The driver side is easy, the passengerside is impossible with the hydroboost unit in place and clutch cable. I had to remove my hydroboost unit completely so then once I finally got everything on I had to bleed my brakes and power steering... Only to find that they leak like a bitch............
They make a carbon fiber looking valve cover that is identical in size to stock and looks pretty good.. Otherwise, just go stock.

exactly what he said. it was just a pain to take all that shit off. sorry it took so long to get back to you on that, working long hours this week. anyways i now have team breed valve covers. they look good and he will engrave anything you want on them. http://www.bullittmansparts.com/TB-index.htm
the bbks were installed right, they just leaked a little bit of oil and it would constantly have a small amount of smoke coming out the engine bay. they arent bad for n/a i just wouldnt recomend them for boosted apps.

Drgnracin72 · October 10th, 2007, 09:48 AM

moroso now makes a custom sheet metal valve cover for the sohc 2v but they only fit one of the head styles. i cant remember if its the windsor or the romeo

acmillr · October 10th, 2007, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by sonicblue

Originally Posted by Invictus

The BBKS are a royal pain in the ass... The driver side is easy, the passengerside is impossible with the hydroboost unit in place and clutch cable. I had to remove my hydroboost unit completely so then once I finally got everything on I had to bleed my brakes and power steering... Only to find that they leak like a bitch............
They make a carbon fiber looking valve cover that is identical in size to stock and looks pretty good.. Otherwise, just go stock.

exactly what he said. it was just a pain to take all that shit off. sorry it took so long to get back to you on that, working long hours this week. anyways i now have team breed valve covers. they look good and he will engrave anything you want on them. http://www.bullittmansparts.com/TB-index.htm
the bbks were installed right, they just leaked a little bit of oil and it would constantly have a small amount of smoke coming out the engine bay. they arent bad for n/a i just wouldnt recomend them for boosted apps.

Thank you for that link. I have been trying to figure out where to find those. I will def. have a pair of these on the new motor.

sonicblue · October 10th, 2007, 10:38 AM

no prob man, they are nice valve covers and are reasonably priced

02StangGToWNEr · October 10th, 2007, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by sonicblue

Originally Posted by Invictus

The BBKS are a royal pain in the ass... The driver side is easy, the passengerside is impossible with the hydroboost unit in place and clutch cable. I had to remove my hydroboost unit completely so then once I finally got everything on I had to bleed my brakes and power steering... Only to find that they leak like a bitch............
They make a carbon fiber looking valve cover that is identical in size to stock and looks pretty good.. Otherwise, just go stock.

exactly what he said. it was just a pain to take all that shit off. sorry it took so long to get back to you on that, working long hours this week. anyways i now have team breed valve covers. they look good and he will engrave anything you want on them. http://www.bullittmansparts.com/TB-index.htm
the bbks were installed right, they just leaked a little bit of oil and it would constantly have a small amount of smoke coming out the engine bay. they arent bad for n/a i just wouldnt recomend them for boosted apps.

I'll look into them then. And shipping shouldn't be too bad because he's in NY.

gsjohnson · October 10th, 2007, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by neckbonekat

Originally Posted by gsjohnson

Okay, I'm in the dark ages. I'm not sure what you mean by putting pictures in my garage, but yes I have the capability to upload pics from a floppy disc to my computer. I thought the picture would have to be hosted by someone else to be up loaded to this site. Guess not?
I'd still would like Sonic's input...

You can do it that way. I use www.photobucket.com

Okay I'll give it a go over the weekend...

October 9th, 2007, 12:52 PM	#1
gsjohnson Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Posts: 682 iTrader: 0 reviews	BBK Valve Covers Has anyone installed a set of the BBK valve covers? Your experiences? I can tell you my experience was quite trying and went far beyond the instructions to get them on. I'd like to hear what others went thru to install theirs...

October 9th, 2007, 01:51 PM	#2
Blk01ponyGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 SVT Cobra Join Date: May 2007 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,623 iTrader: 1 reviews	do they look good?? pics? __________________ Garage: http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...e-member-9480/ 04 Cobra - STOCK for now

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sonicblue Hardcore Enthusiast 1990 GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: dalzell, south carolina Posts: 1,436 iTrader: 0 reviews	they suck ass for boosted applications. mine leaked like a bitch. but they atleast looked good. the drivers side is a pain in the dick. __________________ 1990 5.0 getting all fixed up for next season 2004 mustang gt 520rwhp, 491 trq sold

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Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,638 iTrader: 2 reviews	moroso now makes a custom sheet metal valve cover for the sohc 2v but they only fit one of the head styles. i cant remember if its the windsor or the romeo __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

October 9th, 2007, 08:04 PM	#8
gsjohnson Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Posts: 682 iTrader: 0 reviews	Do you have any pics of your install???[/quote] I do, but I am somewhat computer iliterate. Not sure how to post them. I have pics of the BBK gaskets & spacers installed, as well as the finished product. I was just looking for some specific answers to the questions posed. And since it appears that you have been down the BBK valve cover install road previously as well as the blower install, your answers would be helpful and informative. I just felt that the instructions were junk and make it appear that these are an easy install. In fact the instructions state 1 to 2 hours to install. What crap that is. Maybe, and I mean maybe, if you had installed 10 sets previously. I would have expected more from a company such as BBK. The instructions over simplify the installation and fail to mention numerous steps & removals to get the drivers side on. The passenger side, you could actually install it without removing the coils & injectors even though the instructions state to remove them. Hell, I installed my Eibach Sportlines, shocks, MM Caster/Camber Plates and Bump Steer kit in a shorter amount of time. These things were a Bitch.

October 9th, 2007, 10:53 PM	#10
gsjohnson Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Posts: 682 iTrader: 0 reviews	Okay, I'm in the dark ages. I'm not sure what you mean by putting pictures in my garage, but yes I have the capability to upload pics from a floppy disc to my computer. I thought the picture would have to be hosted by someone else to be up loaded to this site. Guess not? I'd still would like Sonic's input...

October 10th, 2007, 02:29 AM	#13
Invictus Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,355 iTrader: 0 reviews	The BBKS are a royal pain in the ass... The driver side is easy, the passengerside is impossible with the hydroboost unit in place and clutch cable. I had to remove my hydroboost unit completely so then once I finally got everything on I had to bleed my brakes and power steering... Only to find that they leak like a bitch............ They make a carbon fiber looking valve cover that is identical in size to stock and looks pretty good.. Otherwise, just go stock.

October 10th, 2007, 10:38 AM	#18
sonicblue Hardcore Enthusiast 1990 GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: dalzell, south carolina Posts: 1,436 iTrader: 0 reviews	no prob man, they are nice valve covers and are reasonably priced __________________ 1990 5.0 getting all fixed up for next season 2004 mustang gt 520rwhp, 491 trq sold

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