So, that's it. Two new blue valve cover gaskets and two clean valve covers.

 

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What's yours look like currently, can you post a similar picture as mine?

 

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Aw, sorry to hear that. Thanks for the words of encouragement, though.

 

bite!

 

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Got those bumpers cleaned up.

I also did the door handles and side view mirror black plastic. I'll have to keep on it for a couple of weeks so they stay that way and don't fade again so quickly.

 

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Yeah. If only the previous owner had kept up with the van at all, these things wouldn't be in such bad shape.

There is an issue though that I've recent found out about. There is a sprinkler that seems to go on in the middle of the night here. It seems to be spraying right into my grill and is starting to rust some of the metal at the bottom of the engine compartment. I've got to do something about this. So, it's either move the van to another spot (not what I want to do), or put an end to that sprinkler.