Cummins 24V Valve Cover

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Has anyone tried putting the Cummins valve cover on our 24V Rams? I like it a lot better than the Dodge/Cummins valve cover. Not sure how much it costs, but it I've seen it in black and red. Really nice! A pic is on the Cummins website. Might be a good product for those that show off their truck's engine a lot!

-Michael

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'00 2500 RAM, RegCab, 4x2, Cummins, 6-spd, Driftwood/Agate...

 

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The generic "Cummins" red ISB valve cover is available for the Dodge application, through Cummins for $86. (per Cummins NW, Renton, WA. , Dec. '99). They stated that the engine serial number would have to be known in order to procure the correct one for the Dodge application.

I elected to go a different route on my '98. 5 ISB; MikeR located a black Y2K Dodge/Cummins valve cover for my beloved Ram. This will look awesome on my black Sport Ram! Thanks Mike you're a real #ad
dude! I owe ya.

OBTW, what ever you do, do not screw up your valve cover gasket... they are $68. through Cummins (which equals about $400. through your local Dodge dealer. heh,heh,heh).

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'98. 5 2500 QC 4x4, (Black) SLT Sport, ISB, LWB, 3. 54 LSD, A/T, Glasstite Vision II canopy, Line-X bed liner, 285/75R16 BFG A/Ts on 16x8 M/T Challengers, Warn 4X Boards, Mopar fender flares, front and rear NW Custom stainless steel/rubber mud flaps, Mag-Hytec diff. cover and trans. pan, Edelbrock IAS shocks, Mopar tow hooks, Jordan Research Ultima 2020 trailer brake controller, VDO Vision gauges, PIAA Dual Sport 900 auxiliary lights and Super White bulbs, BD exhaust brake and TorqLoc, Prime-Loc fuel filter relocation kit, "Scotty Air System", Hitco/Geno's exhaust blanket, Femco/Geno's EZ Drain oil pan plug, Banks Stinger 4" dia. stainless steel exhaust system, plus many other trick modifications

'00 Polaris 6x6

 

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Thanks John for the information. I will probably go with the black "Cummins 24V" valve cover it's only $86. That's a pretty good deal. When I open my hood, I'd rather see Cummins in large print than Dodge in large print, and Cummins in small. So, has anyone bought one yet?

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'00 2500 RAM, RegCab, 4x2, Cummins, 6-spd, Driftwood/Agate...

 

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While on this subject--does any one have a ETH yet? Is the valve cover different?

I had heard a rumor about lettering on the cover saying something about "High Output" and being chrome plated.

Personally, I had rather have the red one. Just like the "big boys" with the N14 "red head".

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Y2K "Limited Edition" 3500QC, 6 Speed, 4. 10, SLT+, Camper & Tow Pkg. , (New)Factory Towing Mirrors, Westin Chrome Nerf Bars, Mopar Flaps, Reese 20K Hitch, EGT & Boost Gauges, RPM 45 Gallon Aux. Fuel Tank, Highway Products 5th Wheel Toolbox, PacBrake, Painless Wiring Kit, 8,000+ lbs. of Driving Pleasure since 12-16-99!

 

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Why not re-paint your existing cover? It really would not be difficult.

 

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It's not just the color of the valve cover. The valve covers have raised lettering that are cast into the valve cover. Sure I could paint the existing one, but it would still say DODGE in big raised lettering.

-Michael

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'00 2500 RAM, RegCab, 4x2, Cummins, 6-spd, Driftwood/Agate...

 

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Is there anywhere to get a chrome or aluminum for the 24 valves. I have seen them on 12 valves.

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I just repainted mine black. The whole process started by sanding off the red lettering & clearcoat on the machined surfaces with a power sander. Then using a file & emery cloth I smoothed out all the casting imperfections & rough spots. After cleaning and applying 2 coats of black, I let it dry an hour, then resanded all the raised surfaces & lettering to remove the black. After cleaning, on went 2 coats of clear. Turned out great #ad
I went the DYI route so I could smooth it out and detail it the way I wanted.

Vaughn

 

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Vaughn, I've been thinking about stripping mine like you did and then polishing it. How hard was it to strip the clear coat. When you say a power sander are you talking an orbital type, air tool, etc? How dificult do you think it would be to polish it smooth? Thanks in advance

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'98 QC LB (CMNSPWR), 4x4, ISB, 5sp, 4. 10 LSD, Prime-loc, boost & pyro gauges, TST Powermax, Permatech spray in liner, Grizzly ss nerf bars, front Draw-Tite receiver, BFG 285/75R16 AT KO's
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I finally installed my '00 Dodge/Cummins (black) valve cover. It looks absolutely awesome! Especially since I have a Black Sport.

MichaelT: I like the Dodge/Cummins valve cover because the top of the valve cover has an angle running the length of the cover, the Cummins cover does not. The Cummins cover appears a little "blocky" and bland to me. Just my opinion.

The expression: "they don't build 'em like they used to" holds true to the 24v, valve covers as well. My '98. 5 OE valve cover weighs 7 5/8 lbs. (inc. oil fill cap. . no hold down bolts), my new '00 valve cover weighs 4 1/4 lbs (also inc. oil fill cap. . no hold down bolts). That's a disparity of 3 3/8 lbs. (all weights were taken with a Chatillon 0-15 lb. scale). I must have gotten a hold of the "racing" version. LOL The raised center rib running the length of the top of both valve covers is relieved on the underside of the '00 valve cover only. I also suspect the '00 valve cover has a thinner wall thickness however, I did not bother to mic. either cover. At first I was concerned about the possible increase in valve train noise although, after firing up the big beast, I wasn't able to detect any perceivable increase. #ad


A G-R-E-A-T B-I-G THANK YOU to MikeR for his continued effort in obtaining this *****in' valve cover. #ad


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'98. 5 2500 QC 4x4, (BLACK) SLT Sport, ISB, LWB, 3. 54 LSD, A/T, Glasstite Vision II canopy, Line-X bed liner, 285/75R16 BFG A/Ts on 16x8 M/T Challengers, Warn 4X Boards, Mopar fender flares, front and rear NW Custom stainless steel/rubber mud flaps, Mag-Hytec diff. cover and trans. pan, Edelbrock IAS shocks, Mopar tow hooks, Jordan Research Ultima 2020 trailer brake controller, VDO Vision gauges, PIAA Dual Sport 900 auxiliary lights and Super White bulbs, BD exhaust brake and TorqLoc, Prime-Loc fuel filter relocation kit, Bosch 275 hp. injectors, VA CPC, DD Boost Module, Banks Stinger wastegate actuator, "Scotty Air System", BLACK '00 valve cover, Hitco/Geno's exhaust blanket, Femco/Geno's EZ Drain oil pan plug, Banks Stinger 4" dia. stainless steel exhaust system, plus many other trick modifications

'00 Polaris 6x6

 

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Bill I have a partial answer to you valve cover question on the 2001 ETH. It is black with aluminum finish in the top area where the five bolts are. It does not say HO. Looks, in my opinion, a lot sharper than the one pictured in the red book (aluminum finish with red letters). The part I don't know is if this new cover is used on all the 2001's or just the ETH.

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Stan

2001 2500 SLT+ Quad Cab, 6 speed, ETH, 4X4, LWB, 3. 54 LSD Trailer Tow, Camper Special, 241HD, Tow Mirrors, Bright White

 

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ISB RAMBO, the valve cover you described is the '00 (and '01) version that I just installed on my '98. 5 24v. Looks #ad


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'98. 5 2500 QC 4x4, (BLACK) SLT Sport, ISB, LWB, 3. 54 LSD, A/T, Glasstite Vision II canopy, Line-X bed liner, 285/75R16 BFG A/Ts on 16x8 M/T Challengers, Warn 4X Boards, Mopar fender flares, front and rear NW Custom stainless steel/rubber mud flaps, Mag-Hytec diff. cover and trans. pan, Edelbrock IAS shocks, Mopar tow hooks, Jordan Research Ultima 2020 trailer brake controller, VDO Vision gauges, PIAA Dual Sport 900 auxiliary lights and Super White bulbs, BD exhaust brake and TorqLoc, Prime-Loc fuel filter relocation kit, Bosch 275 hp. injectors, VA CPC, DD Boost Module, Banks Stinger wastegate actuator, "Scotty Air System", BLACK '00 valve cover, Hitco/Geno's exhaust blanket, Femco/Geno's EZ Drain oil pan plug, Banks Stinger 4" dia. stainless steel exhaust system, plus many other trick modifications

'00 Polaris 6x6