valve cover

collocation in English

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valve
noun[C]
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/vælv/us
/vælv/
a device that opens and closes to control the flow of liquids or gases, or a similar structure in the heart and the veins that controls the flow ...
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cover
noun
uk
/ˈkʌv.ər/us
/ˈkʌv.ɚ/
something that is put on or over something else, usually to protect it, to keep something ...
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(Definition ofvalveandcoverfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The crack is usually discernible with thevalvecoverremoved as a milky tan line.
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Valvecoverand airbox were entirely made of carbon fiber.
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Thevalvecoveris made of magnesium to save weight.
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Both head and block were cast iron; only the large cam carrier/valvecoverwas aluminum.
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A nine-digit serial number appears on a label on the right side (front)valvecover.
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Thevalvecoveris powered by gravity.
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Most other specifications are identical, however, and even some head components (such as thevalvecover) are compatible.
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For example, the cast aluminumvalvecoverfeatured 15 bolts, the industry's most, to achieve a positive seal.
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This coupled with engine oil spray out of thevalvecoverbreathers because of the pressure of the superchargers.
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The latter had the redvalvecoverreplaced by a green one, to emphasize the environmental friendliness.
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These variants are immediately recognizable by the two reed-valve housings and associated plumbing on top of thevalvecoveron the forward (exhaust) side of the engine.
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The first generation of this engine used avalvecoverthat bolted to the rocker shaft studs.
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This engine is commonly known as the black top due to the color of thevalvecover, and yet again features an even higher compression ratio (11:1).
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Moreover, the cylinder head is segmented into 3 parts:valvecover, camshaft sub-assembly housing, and cylinder head sub-assembly.
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In avalvecoverrace, two or more racing valve covers are placed at the top of a specially constructed incline, which can be straight or curved.
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They also used a single row chain for the upper timing assembly with novalvecovermounted guide.
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The fire could spread to the nearby plastic spark plug wire retainers on thevalvecoverand then to the rest of the engine compartment.
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This was achieved by running the top radiator hose underneath avalvecover, and by situating a thin radiator inside the downtubes of the double-cradle frame.
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She is painted dark green, and has large driving wheels and a shiny brass safetyvalvecover.
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A typical location is thevalvecover(s), although some engines place the valve in locations far from thevalvecover.
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