cracked valve cover

[Satnam]

car: '98 A6, 2.8l quattro

There was a bad oil leak on the car, found cracked oil pan, changed cracked oil pan, and thought the problem was fixed.
Oil light came back on, did lots of looking and finally found cracked valve cover also (driver's side). The lower 2 of 3 nuts on the cover were loose, and 1 was missing, the 2 nuts in center of cover were very tight, and the 3 on higher side of cover seemed ok for torque (not too loose or tight).



No idea how the cover cracked - well maybe uneven stress from loose and tight nuts, combined with big temperature swings.

need another cover, or this one welded up.
:(

[PRY4SNO]

Re: cracked valve cover

Bummer luck dude wish I could help. Maybe a call to Black Gold will find you another for a decent price.

GL!!!

[Triple G]

Re: cracked valve cover

I've got one.

Not sure how fast I can get it though, engine is in storage. Let me know if you're interested.

[Mantis]

Re: cracked valve cover

If it is the same cover as the 2.7, I have a couple of sets

[Satnam]

Re: cracked valve cover

I bought one on e-bay, but don't know when I'll get it.
If one of you can lend me a cover till I get the replacement it would be great (I would give the bought one to you when I receive it), for the 2.7 covers - I could bring the cracked one to compare with.

Thanks
Satnam

follow up:
compared 2.7 covers, matched except for the PCV hose location, and extra tab on cover, decided not to try.
cover will be here friday, and thanks for the offers of help, greatly appreciated.
Satnam