280i Valve Cover

[geoffedasting]

Hi guys, I'm over in the states and it's about that time for a valve clearance adjustment. The only problem is that I cannot figure out which gaskets go on the engine. Can any one help me with either a part number or other car make that used the same engine and same gasket kits so that I can search it on standard parts websites? (No one has a category for TVR, of course.) It would be a great help.

Regards,

Geoff

[geoffedasting]

Sorry, by the way, it's a 1986, in case that makes a difference.

[jeff m]

This is probably good for some parts not all.
I would think the valve cover gaskets from this are good.
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/search/?N=1669+1...

If not then Classic motor works or Team Blitz

[geoffedasting]

Thanks Jeff, that gasket shape looks correct. I'll let you know how it turns out.

[barrington]

the engine is the same as the 2.8 ford granada and the 2.8i ford capri

Edited by barrington on Thursday 6th December 19:20

[Wedg1e]

Originally the 2.8 used a pressed-tin rocker cover with a cork gasket that followed the curvy contour of the mating face of the cover.
From about '85-on the Ford XR4i gained an alloy cover (with a set of fins and a cast-in Ford logo) that was altogether more modern-looking; this is a straight swap for the earlier cover if you need some bling. On my Tasmin I milled the Ford logo off and had the covers powder-coated the same colour as the car. However the gasket is a different shape - more rectangular - so probably won't fit the earlier cover. I'd guess if your cover is tin and your parts guy finds a gasket for a pre-85 Ford V6 Cologne engine there's a good chance it'll fit.

[tempus]

Hi,Federal Mogul(Payen)numbers are JM875 for the mpi engine and JN616 for the efi engine hope that helps.Tempus