Chromed Steel Holden V8 Rocker Cover Pair, With 253 Logo
- Precision manufactured in steel and then triple chrome plated
- Suit any Holden 253 308 carby red, blue, black V8 motor
- Note: Will not fit EFI heads
- Prominent raised 253 logo in the centre of each cover and raised grooves in top of each cover gives a finned look
- These are tall valve covers and will clear most roller rockers
- 95mm tall – check clearance to power booster
- Complete with baffles
- Use with push-in breather cap and grommets
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Engine Application: Built for Holden 253 and 308 V8 *carburettor* motors across the Red, Blue and Black engine variants. Suits HT, HG, HQ, HJ, HX, HZ, WB, LH/LX Torana, VB through VL Commodore and other carby Holden V8 builds. The 253 logo is the right call for genuine 253 builds where the displacement badge reflects the engine, rather than the 308 logo variant which suits 308 motors aesthetically.
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Will Not Fit EFI Heads (Critical): These covers fit the carby Holden V8 heads only. They will not fit the later EFI Holden V8 heads, which use a different bolt pattern and cover footprint. If your Holden V8 is fuel injected (factory EFI on later VL, VN onwards, or aftermarket EFI conversion using EFI heads), confirm head type before ordering. This is one of the most common fitment mistakes on Holden V8 dress-up.
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Raised 253 Logo and Finned Grooves: The prominent 253 logo sits in the centre of each cover with raised grooves running along the top, giving a finned look without being a fully finned aftermarket cover. The chrome plating picks up the raised logo and groove edges sharply, giving more visual depth than a flat smooth cover. The logo and grooves are part of the pressing rather than a stuck-on badge.
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253 Logo Specifically: Better suited to 253 builds than the 308 logo variant. For 308 motors, the 308 logo version is the right pick aesthetically. If your engine is a 253 and the displacement matters to the build identity, this is the correct cover. The logo is a styling choice rather than a fitment restriction, so a 253 logo cover will physically fit a 308 motor (and vice versa), but the badge accuracy matters on display builds.
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Tall Profile (95mm): At 95mm overall, the tall design clears a high-lift camshaft, roller rockers, shaft mount rockers and stud girdles commonly used in performance Holden V8 builds. Standard height covers often foul on aftermarket roller valvetrain, which is where this profile earns its place.
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Power Booster Clearance Warning: At 95mm tall, these covers can come close to the brake power booster on certain Holden chassis, particularly tighter engine bays. Worth measuring clearance between the existing covers and the booster before ordering, especially on Toranas and earlier Holdens where the booster sits lower than on later Commodores.
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Triple Chrome Plated, Complete With Baffles: Pressed steel base with triple chrome plating gives a deep, reflective finish and improves long-term durability against oxidation and chip-through. Internal baffles are included to control oil splash and stop oil being pulled out through the breather. Push-in breather caps, grommets and rocker cover gaskets are sourced separately.
- Practical Buyer Tip: Chrome benefits from a gentle wipe-down with a soft microfibre cloth and a quality chrome polish to keep it bright, particularly in coastal or humid conditions where pitting can start to develop. Avoid harsh degreasers and abrasive polishes that can dull or scratch the plating over time. If you also need matching chrome breather caps to complete the dress-up package, those are a separate listing on the AAA range.
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