valve covers

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  1. pintoches

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    I recently got a set of used valve covers that had sat in the boneyard for a while. The price was right... free.:bananaman They are

    quite rusty, I know the chrome outsides will clean off fine with

    an SOS pad but how do I clean the insides under the metal flaps

    (splash guard)? Do I need to get 100% of the rust or will a little hurt the engine.:confused: Thank You! Ches in Reed Springs
     
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    I would clean them off as much as possible. If there is some surface rust that
    can't be remove, I would paint or prime the insides with flat paint or primer.

    Try a scotch-brite pad for areas on the inside. Don't use it on chrome, they
    work like sandpaper.

    Seth
     
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    will the paint burn or flake of from the heat?
     
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    Not if you use heat resistant paint for exhaust.
     
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