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Originally Posted by JFP in PA
Once and for all, these cars do not have valve covers, they have cam covers, in which are bored the cam retaining saddles, which match the ones in cylinder heads, because they are bored as a unit. The cam covers form the upper half of the cam bearing saddles, the cylinder heads the lower half:
 
Each cylinder head has its own unique matching cam cover, which cannot be interchanged with another, as the cams will not fit properly or turn correctly, which is why they are only sold as a set. Don't presume to lecture on something you obviously don't understand. |
thank you for the info. That is a pretty stupid design...I do have the complete head with valve cover and cams then...
btw, what car is that head from? The cayman engine I have here only has 4 in the cover vs the 6 that are shown in your photo. Thanks.