1.9 valve cover question

demerson · 07-14-2009

I did a search but found nothing.... maybe if I worded it different ... anyways ... will any valve cover from any 1.9 fit any other 1.9 ?

First opel 1981 · 07-14-2009

Originally Posted by demerson

I did a search but found nothing.... maybe if I worded it different ... anyways ... will and valve cover from any 1.9 fit any other 1.9 ?

Any OPEL 1.9 CIH valve cover will fit any OPEL 1.9 CIH head. So will a 1.5 CIH for that matter.

demerson · 07-14-2009

Hey thanks for the quick reply!!!!

GTJIM · 07-15-2009

Any valve cover from any CIH 4-cylinder head will fit on any other.
1.5; 1.6; 1.7; 1.9; 2.0; 2.2 & 2.4

..so the cheapest way to make your engine bigger - is to fit a 2.2 or 2.4 valve cover! Well ... they will have a bigger number on the cover as the 2.2 & 2.4 have nice cast covers with their capacity cast on them.

One thing - the cast GT 1.9 cover has a sloping front to clear the hood - pressed metal ones from the others and the cast 2.2 & 2.4 are higher there and may be lots closer to the inside of the hood.

Motor Mouth · 07-15-2009

If you want to be super flash you could also look for a Steinmetz or Irmshcer CIH rocker cover.........but dig deep, they're VVVVVVV expensive!!!!

Best place to find them is ebay.de

demerson · 07-16-2009

Just picked this up .... was the reason I was asking .......

got it for $11.46

BQS4 · 07-16-2009

That's the GT valve cover, but, a lot of Opelers, here in the US and in Europe like to use them instead of the plain steel covers. That is aluminum and will polish up nicely.

First opel 1981 · 07-16-2009

Originally Posted by demerson

Just picked this up .... was the reason I was asking .......

got it for $11.46

The Opel GT valve cover you are showing is part of why GTs are so darned special. I see one of those valve covers and....well.... nevermind.

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GTJIM Old Opeler Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,686 Provided Answers: 12	All Fit Any valve cover from any CIH 4-cylinder head will fit on any other. 1.5; 1.6; 1.7; 1.9; 2.0; 2.2 & 2.4 ..so the cheapest way to make your engine bigger - is to fit a 2.2 or 2.4 valve cover! Well ... they will have a bigger number on the cover as the 2.2 & 2.4 have nice cast covers with their capacity cast on them. One thing - the cast GT 1.9 cover has a sloping front to clear the hood - pressed metal ones from the others and the cast 2.2 & 2.4 are higher there and may be lots closer to the inside of the hood. __________________ GTJim Opel Owner since last Century! Copyright © 2000-2009 J D Henry All Rights Reserved
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Motor Mouth 'NO,......O P E L..G T!' Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lincoln, UK Posts: 589 Provided Answers: 1	If you want to be super flash you could also look for a Steinmetz or Irmshcer CIH rocker cover.........but dig deep, they're VVVVVVV expensive!!!! Best place to find them is ebay.de __________________ Mark I used to have an Opel....now i have a collection 69 GT 2.5 FI, Getrag, Irmscher Big Brakes, LSD, Lowered, 8" & 8.5" BBS RM's, Leather.....ex Dealer Opel Team 70 GT 1.9 Weber, 4 Speed 70 GT 1.9 Twin Weber, 4 Speed, Alloys 71 GT 2.0 Weber, Getrag, Lenk Styling, Alloys 71 GT 3.5 V8 Holley, RHD, TARGA, Leather Recaros 75 Commodore GS Coupe, 2.5 Twin Carb, Auto 76 Commodore GS/E Coupe, 2.8 FI, Auto, Alloys, LSD, Sunroof

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BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,029 Real Name: Gene Provided Answers: 12	That's the GT valve cover, but, a lot of Opelers, here in the US and in Europe like to use them instead of the plain steel covers. That is aluminum and will polish up nicely. __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

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