Max,
The valve covers are aluminum.  Should have pretty good heat dispersed
properties.

I'm mostly concerned about the casting accuracy and fit to the heads.

John Meeks

http://www.vanagonauts.com
Vanagon Rescue Squad
On Jul 20, 2012 10:04 PM, "Max Wellhouse" <dimwittedmoose@cfu.net> wrote:

> It was my understanding that VW powder coated the old fan he air
> cooled engines and the valve covers (for that matter) black so the
> outside air would absorb the internal heat from inside the fan
> housing/valve train area.  Adding chrome sounds counter productive to
> that goal... YMMV
>
>
> DM&FS
>
>
> At 01:15 PM 7/20/2012, Bill M wrote:
>
>> I just talked to someone this past weekend at West River Westies who
>> was having issues with them leaking oil.
>> The solution was taking a set of gaskets and glue them together.
>> Then after their dry using a sealant to adhere them
>> to the valve cover. No problems now. If you could find a set
>> of thicker gaskets you might be fine as is.
>> I personally don't find the "bling" factor on these worth the
>> extra hassle. A better option would be to have a set of stock
>> ones powder coated in a different color.
>>
>> Bill
>>
>> On Jul 19, 2012, at 8:36 PM, John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>
>> > Hi list,
>> >
>> > Has anyone here installed these? Fit and finish? Pros or Cons?
>> > http://www.gowesty.com/ec_**view_details.php?id=23641<http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=23641>
>> >
>> > John Meeks
>> > '91 Vanagon MV Phoenix
>> > Northern Michigan
>> >
>> > Vanagon Rescue Squad
>> > www.vanagonauts.com
>>
>