Slonik Vanos Hub Covers replacement

Smooth transaction as always, bought two sets from Alex. Recommended seller.

Redd wrote

Move Over wrote

Yeah, you'd be surprised. I've received 3 messages between here and FB saying they had dibs and couldn't believe I didn't reach out. Meanwhile I have a manual excel list I'm trying to keep updated with all the interest. :.

Kids these days. The heck is 'dibs'?! If you haven't paid you ain't got shit.

Well I for one have sent Move Over several nasty grams and I haven't received so much as a "peanut" (inside joke) so I'm thinking you might be on to something Redd.

MisterClutch888 wrote

Smooth transaction as always, bought two sets from Alex. Recommended seller.

Thank you David!

Got my covers as well.
Excellent packaging!
Not sure I can leave an iTrader rating from this thread?
Thanks Alex!
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Received Slon's covers as promised.
Quite a miracle given that it is a Russian made product.

Thank you @Move Over

aus wrote

Got my covers as well.
Excellent packaging!
Not sure I can leave an iTrader rating from this thread?
Thanks Alex!
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Thanks Austin! If you click on my name to the left you can can leave an itrader rating.

rhyary wrote

Received Slon's covers as promised.
Quite a miracle given that it is a Russian made product.

Thank you @Move Over

Thanks Rami! Mikhail and I are working through the shipping difficulties and getting them here.

For all who need a set I currently have 4 sets left.

Move Over wrote

Thanks Austin! If you click on my name to the left you can can leave an itrader rating.

For all who need a set I currently have 4 sets left.

It keeps telling me there's an error in your deal details.
Maybe I don't link the right post?
I get the same message on a set of spacers I bought too.
Annoying.

1 set of these left for now.

Move Over wrote

1 set of these left for now.

Pm incoming

Shredicus wrote

Move Over wrote

1 set of these left for now.

PayPal incoming

Fixed it for you

Anyone have a suggestion on where to get these installed in the NJ area? I'm looking for someone or a shop that already has experience installing these. Trying to avoid the commonly reported issues like the cover not fully being clipped in since there's no real good way to verify their work.

chenium wrote

Anyone have a suggestion on where to get these installed in the NJ area? I'm looking for someone or a shop that already has experience installing these. Trying to avoid the commonly reported issues like the cover not fully being clipped in since there's no real good way to verify their work.

I've heard good things about auto couture. These really are straight forward to install. I've installed 4 sets for customers now here in FL now and they go on easy.

My biggest thing I learned is to spin the motor manually at the crank to check if they're all seated properly. That's really the only way to visually ensure every clipped segment is on properly. Tolerances are extremely tight.

The other thing to note as pictured on this thread, is make sure the half moon portion is seated over the spring clip. Can also be referenced by where the only whole is on the OEM cover. They can really only be seated ONE WAY but it appears that a few guys shops on here have determined otherwise .😅 I'm not sure how they've managed to misalign them. Here's a photo of what I'm talking about.

rhyary wrote

Fixed it for you

Correct, last set is heading my way

Update: Jeez, 2 days later and they're here from FL to WA. Pretty impressive and the hardware looks great!

Shredicus wrote

rhyary wrote

Fixed it for you

Correct, last set is heading my way

Yep you got my last set!

For everyone else looking I should have a batch of coming through customs in the next week or so. Goal is eventually to have a good stock of these but the demand has been so high I can't keep them on my shelves!

@moveover are you saying that's the correct or incorrect way for them to be seated in the picture

nycplumber wrote

@moveover are you saying that's the correct or incorrect way for them to be seated in the picture

The picture is the correct way. The larger hole is supposed to be over the spring end.

What's the price for these?

e92ben wrote

What's the price for these?

500 shipped us.

I am finally fully stocked boys and girls. Just received 20 sets, I have 17 sets of raw aluminum and 3 sets of black. 500 shipped for aluminum 550 shipped for black.

Only ~55k miles but an '08 dedicated to track use. Seemed like a safe bet.

Only finished one side, stepping into the garage for a 2 hours at a time is all I get with baby in the house. But this is super accessible and easy for anyone to DIY.

Plastic covers were rotated and slightly warped or bent, but no cracks.

Valve covers look great considering age and use. I'll clean these up and save them. Replaced covers with wrinkle coated, Slon, and all new hardware (bolts, sensors, tubes, oil separators, etc). Used a faint bead of Dremi under gasket to ensure it's sealed up.

DRLane wrote

Only ~55k miles but an '08 dedicated to track use. Seemed like a safe bet.

Only finished one side, stepping into the garage for a 2 hours at a time is all I get with baby in the house. But this is super accessible and easy for anyone to DIY.

Plastic covers were rotated and slightly warped or bent, but no cracks.

Valve covers look great considering age and use. I'll clean these up and save them. Replaced covers with wrinkle coated, Slon, and all new hardware (bolts, sensors, tubes, oil separators, etc). Used a faint bead of Dremi under gasket to ensure it's sealed up.

Nice work!

Any chance you could give me a brief list of the bits and pieces that ideally should be replaced when the valve covers are removed and refitted? I’ve never done tgat before…

FazerBoy wrote

DRLane wrote

Only ~55k miles but an '08 dedicated to track use. Seemed like a safe bet.

Only finished one side, stepping into the garage for a 2 hours at a time is all I get with baby in the house. But this is super accessible and easy for anyone to DIY.

Plastic covers were rotated and slightly warped or bent, but no cracks.

Valve covers look great considering age and use. I'll clean these up and save them. Replaced covers with wrinkle coated, Slon, and all new hardware (bolts, sensors, tubes, oil separators, etc). Used a faint bead of Dremi under gasket to ensure it's sealed up.

Nice work!

Any chance you could give me a brief list of the bits and pieces that ideally should be replaced when the valve covers are removed and refitted? I've never done tgat before…

Already a full post by another user:

DIY - Replacement of Valve covers - Pic Heavy https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1839655