<VV> Valve covers

[Sethracer@aol.com]

In a message dated 3/23/04 5:03:16 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
contactsmu@sbcglobal.net writes:
I'm thinking about putting on the valve covers offered by Clarks which 
are finned in order to increase the oil cooling capacity of the covers. 
  Any experience with these covers and insights gained would be 
appreciated.  ie. Do they significantly reduce oil operating 
temperature, function well, ect.  Is this something that can be done 
relatively easily with the engine in the car, or should I do it now 
that I'm in the middle of an overhaul?  I would also like to install 
the finned oil pan, but I understand that it will hang down another 1 
1/2 inch below the car.  Is this a concern or not?

Stephen Upham
The valve covers would hardly contribute anything to the cooling. If they are 
rigid, they can be made to seal well, but then stock covers can quite easily 
seal perfectly. I like the Otto oil pan, but only you can determine whether 
you can give up the bit of ground clearance though. I like it not for any 
cooling, but for the oil restraint around the dropped pickup. That is a help in 
"spirited" (ahem!) driving. - Seth