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Title: Metro aluminum valve cover on Samurai
Post by: 02CalTaco on February 05, 2012, 08:51:34 PM
Anyone using the aluminum valve cover from a metro on your 1.3l samurai? Ive seen them on ebay and it sounds like a direct replacement, looks good and i guess they use a better type of gasket. It kinda looks like there is 1 more port than the sami cover has, pcv valve?
Title: Re: Metro aluminum valve cover on Samurai
Post by: LowRangeWilliam on February 05, 2012, 09:01:03 PM
Yes you can use the aluminum valve cover. they use a rubber gasket  95-97 swift or metro lsi 
Title: Re: Metro aluminum valve cover on Samurai
Post by: 02CalTaco on February 05, 2012, 09:13:35 PM
Do you know if the pcv valve goes in the valve cover on the swift/metro?
Title: Re: Metro aluminum valve cover on Samurai
Post by: LowRangeWilliam on February 05, 2012, 09:30:29 PM
yes it is but you will use your samurai pcv by adapting it to the pcv location on the aluminum cover
Title: Re: Metro aluminum valve cover on Samurai
Post by: 02CalTaco on February 05, 2012, 10:05:31 PM
So, I would just plug the pcv port on my intake manifold? Why can't the swift/metro pcv valve be used instead of adapting the sami one?
Hmm, or no, it would have to be a straight through fitting replacing the pcv at the manifold? Or keep all the stock Sami setup and somehow block of the pcv port on the metro cover. Anyone with pictures of this with a stock intake?
Title: Re: Metro aluminum valve cover on Samurai
Post by: rbparker on February 08, 2012, 07:29:04 PM
Yes you can use the aluminum valve cover. they use a rubber gasket  95-97 swift or metro lsi 

Could I order a swift or metro valve cover rubber gasket from an auto parts store to be used on the oem cover? Reason being, the gasket that auto part stores sell is an incorrect mold.
Title: Re: Metro aluminum valve cover on Samurai
Post by: LowRangeWilliam on February 08, 2012, 09:22:02 PM
So, I would just plug the pcv port on my intake manifold? Why can't the swift/metro pcv valve be used instead of adapting the sami one?
Hmm, or no, it would have to be a straight through fitting replacing the pcv at the manifold? Or keep all the stock Sami setup and somehow block of the pcv port on the metro cover. Anyone with pictures of this with a stock intake?
you would use the hole in swift v cover to samurai pcv
Title: Re: Metro aluminum valve cover on Samurai
Post by: 02CalTaco on February 08, 2012, 09:54:13 PM
So, I would just plug the pcv port on my intake manifold? Why can't the swift/metro pcv valve be used instead of adapting the sami one?
Hmm, or no, it would have to be a straight through fitting replacing the pcv at the manifold? Or keep all the stock Sami setup and somehow block of the pcv port on the metro cover. Anyone with pictures of this with a stock intake?
you would use the hole in swift v cover to samurai pcv

It looks like there are 2 holes in the swift valve cover, only 1 on the Sami cover. So, I guess block 1 off and use 1.
Title: Re: Metro aluminum valve cover on Samurai
Post by: warbird on February 09, 2012, 08:58:38 AM
Alot of folks just put a small aftermarket vent filter on the "extra" port.
Title: Re: Metro aluminum valve cover on Samurai
Post by: Skyhiranger on February 09, 2012, 12:48:58 PM


Could I order a swift or metro valve cover rubber gasket from an auto parts store to be used on the oem cover? Reason being, the gasket that auto part stores sell is an incorrect mold.

No.
Title: Re: Metro aluminum valve cover on Samurai
Post by: Skyhiranger on February 09, 2012, 12:51:13 PM
So, I would just plug the pcv port on my intake manifold? Why can't the swift/metro pcv valve be used instead of adapting the sami one?
Hmm, or no, it would have to be a straight through fitting replacing the pcv at the manifold? Or keep all the stock Sami setup and somehow block of the pcv port on the metro cover. Anyone with pictures of this with a stock intake?
you would use the hole in swift v cover to samurai pcv

It looks like there are 2 holes in the swift valve cover, only 1 on the Sami cover. So, I guess block 1 off and use 1.

It depends on what year samurai you have.  If you have an EFI samurai (90-95), then there are 2 hoses that go to the valve cover.....one for the PCV valve and one from the intake air tube.
Title: Re: Metro aluminum valve cover on Samurai
Post by: 02CalTaco on February 09, 2012, 07:40:43 PM
I'm in Cali. so a vent on the extra port won't fly.

86 Samurai, no fi, stock carb and intake.
Title: Re: Metro aluminum valve cover on Samurai
Post by: Skyhiranger on February 09, 2012, 07:47:39 PM
I'm in Cali. so a vent on the extra port won't fly.

86 Samurai, no fi, stock carb and intake.

Just cap (plug off) the other port then.  No big deal.
Title: Re: Metro aluminum valve cover on Samurai
Post by: tuxblacray on February 14, 2012, 02:53:55 PM
Any reccomendations on a particular brand of rubber gasket? I know on my SBC I like Fel Pro but this Zuk is a new animal for me. I just bought a 96 Metro cover like this:

(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/SUZUKI-SAMURAI-GEO-METRO-ALUMINUM-VALVE-COVER-NICE-UPGRADE-COMPLETE-MINT-COND-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/$(KGrHqRHJDoE8fpPrTnqBPIjluSjkw~~60_12.JPG)

I would also like a recommendation on that rear mini filter if anyone is using 1... What type, what size, where purchased.....

Thanks in advance for the advice guyz!                         Tux...
Title: Re: Metro aluminum valve cover on Samurai
Post by: td57 on February 14, 2012, 10:52:32 PM
(http://www.olypen.com/dlarrabee/photos/Zuk/Done%20-%20New%20HD%20Carb.jpg)

Tux,

Here's a pic of how I did mine. I will get a better pic when I get home (in a couple of days). I'll see if I have info as to what gasket I used, where I got the filter etc.

Dave
Title: Re: Metro aluminum valve cover on Samurai
Post by: tuxblacray on February 15, 2012, 04:02:57 PM

Thanks Dave!!!

No hurry... I have mine in the shop to beadblast it. Then I am going to paint / sand and polish the fins.


                                                                               Tux...
Title: Re: Metro aluminum valve cover on Samurai
Post by: warbird on February 16, 2012, 03:05:43 PM

Thanks Dave!!!

No hurry... I have mine in the shop to beadblast it. Then I am going to paint / sand and polish the fins.


                                                                               Tux...

Did that on my 16v...
Title: Re: Metro aluminum valve cover on Samurai
Post by: tuxblacray on February 16, 2012, 06:25:23 PM

I'm playin around with it. Krinkle Black Finish... fins sanded / buffed & polished... Kinda like the old school M/T on my 355 Stingray motor....  8)

I like the way your looks though Warbird.... pretty nice....   ;)
Title: Re: Metro aluminum valve cover on Samurai
Post by: td57 on February 17, 2012, 12:12:04 AM
Tux,

I used a Fel-Pro VS50375R Valve Cover Set.

As for the filter, you can get them at lots of places. I think I got mine at a parts store, in the dress-up your engine section.

Here's a link to one on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Mini-Universal-Breather-Intake-Filter/dp/B0079F8UKG/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1329465098&sr=1-2 (http://www.amazon.com/Mini-Universal-Breather-Intake-Filter/dp/B0079F8UKG/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1329465098&sr=1-2)

Hope this helps,

Dave
Title: Re: Metro aluminum valve cover on Samurai
Post by: tuxblacray on February 17, 2012, 02:13:31 AM

Thanks Dave!!! That helps a ton! I will pick up the Fel Pro gasket and check our local Auto Zone for this cone style breather. I need to check the inside diameter of the grommet for the cone breather 1st.

Have a Great Day!!!                                                                   Tux...