The best valve covers

I know that stock valve covers are the best way to go, but I've installed Pauter rockers and I don't think that they will clear my stock VC's. I bought a cheap pair of Empi clip-on's (with bails) but the fit is very poor (VC's can move up and down about an 1/8 of an inch and, of course, they leak. Anyone had really good success with bolt on VC's? As with much of the aftermarket products for VWs, the item looks good and the price is good, but when you try and put it on or look at the quality...bad news.

I had Pauter rockers on my 2332 with .615 lift at the valve on one occasion....cleared fine. All the way to 9,000 Revs

You're saying that they cleared the stock VC's? I'll try my stock VC's, because I'd much rather use them.
Thanks Jake
Ron

if not go to www.carbonjoe.net for some carbon fiber versions that are made from a TI cover, but have added clearance inside for rockers. These do not leak either.

The German CSP cast aluminum valve covers work well and don't leak when properly installed, but there's nothing wrong with stock valve covers.

I'd much rather use the stock VC's. I didn't think that they would clear my Pauter rockers.
Ron

when using abolt on cover with a Pauter rocker you must make your own hardwareto do the job. The Pauter rockers have a different diameter stud and the Nut is also a weird piece..It will work, but is some work,.

The weird stud Jake mentions is a 3/8"x24 (fine thread). There will be some exposed threads in the nut that holds the rocker blocks. Cut correct length pieces of threaded 3/8"x24 rod (from your local hardware store or building supply) and install them into the nuts with a dab of blue Lok-Tite; enlarge the holes in the CSP valve covers with a 3/8" drill bit. When you bought the threaded rod you also bought four 3/8"x24 nylock nuts and four S/S 3/8" washers. Use the nuts, washers, and O-rings to install. The covers come with O-rings for the gaskets but we used stock VW valve cover gaskets instead.

My memory may be slipping so check and make sure it's 3/8"x24...