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Dorman 263-517 Driver Side Valve Cover for 7.3L Power Stroke
Replace a cracked, warped, or leaking driver-side valve cover on your 7.3L Power Stroke with a direct-fit Dorman 263-517. This left-side cover restores the original seal over the cylinder head, keeps oil where it belongs, and protects the valvetrain from dirt and debris. Built as a specific-fit replacement for the Ford OE cover (F6TZ-6582-BB), it matches factory mounting points and overall shape so you can install it without modification. The black painted finish is heat-resistant and ready to go on the truck as-is.
Why this cover
- Direct replacement for the factory driver-side (left) valve cover
- Built to resist heat, warping, and oil leaks
- Cost-effective alternative to dealer-only parts
- Quality-checked for fit and material performance
- Backed by Dorman’s limited lifetime warranty
The cover itself is the only item in the box. Plan on a new valve cover gasket, grommets, and hardware if those pieces are worn or missing.
Fitment
- Engine: Ford 7.3L Power Stroke V8 diesel (445 cid)
- Position: Driver / left side
- OEM reference: F6TZ6582BB
- Also cross-referenced as: 264-5117 / SK2645117
- Ford F-250 / F-250 HD / F-250 Super Duty — 1996–1997, 1999–2003
- Ford F-350 / F-350 Super Duty — 1996–1997, 1999–2003
- Ford F-450 Super Duty — 1999–2003
- Ford F-550 Super Duty — 1999–2003
- Ford Excursion — 2000–2003
- Ford F-Super Duty / F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis — 1996–1997
Always verify fitment against your VIN or a trusted catalog. 1998 trucks and some mid-year changes can differ.
Specs
- Brand / part #: Dorman 263-517
- Side: Driver (left)
- Color / finish: Black, painted, flat
- Material: Plastic (cast construction)
- Type: Tall valve cover
- Approx. size: 23 in L × 7.3 in W × 2 in H
- Package contents: 1 valve cover
- Fit: Vehicle-specific
- Not included: valve cover gasket, mounting hardware, grommets, oil filler cap, breather cap, hold-down tabs
Install notes Use a new gasket when you install this cover. Torque fasteners in the correct sequence and to spec so the cover seats evenly and does not leak. On 7.3L Power Stroke engines, injector and glow-plug wiring routes through the valve cover area — inspect harnesses and pigtails while the cover is off. A leaking or damaged valve cover can leave oil on the exhaust, create a burning-oil smell, and let contamination into the top of the engine. Replacing a warped or cracked cover is the clean way to stop that leak and keep the 7.3 sealed.
Dorman 263-517 Driver Side Valve Cover for 7.3L Power Stroke
Replace a cracked, warped, or leaking driver-side valve cover on your 7.3L Power Stroke with a direct-fit Dorman 263-517. This left-side cover restores the original seal over the cylinder head, keeps oil where it belongs, and protects the valvetrain from dirt and debris. Built as a specific-fit replacement for the Ford OE cover (F6TZ-6582-BB), it matches factory mounting points and overall shape so you can install it without modification. The black painted finish is heat-resistant and ready to go on the truck as-is.
Why this cover
Direct replacement for the factory driver-side (left) valve cover
Built to resist heat, warping, and oil leaks
Cost-effective alternative to dealer-only parts
Quality-checked for fit and material performance
Backed by Dorman’s limited lifetime warranty
The cover itself is the only item in the box. Plan on a new valve cover gasket, grommets, and hardware if those pieces are worn or missing.
Fitment
Engine: Ford 7.3L Power Stroke V8 diesel (445 cid)
Position: Driver / left side
OEM refe[...]
Dorman 263-517 Driver Side Valve Cover for 7.3L Power Stroke
Replace a cracked, warped, or leaking driver-side valve cover on your 7.3L Power Stroke with a direct-fit Dorman 263-517. This left-side cover restores the original seal over the cylinder head, keeps oil where it belongs, and protects the valvetrain from dirt and debris. Built as a specific-fit replacement for the Ford OE cover (F6TZ-6582-BB), it matches factory mounting points and overall shape so you can install it without modification. The black painted finish is heat-resistant and ready to go on the truck as-is.
Why this cover
- Direct replacement for the factory driver-side (left) valve cover
- Built to resist heat, warping, and oil leaks
- Cost-effective alternative to dealer-only parts
- Quality-checked for fit and material performance
- Backed by Dorman’s limited lifetime warranty
The cover itself is the only item in the box. Plan on a new valve cover gasket, grommets, and hardware if those pieces are worn or missing.
Fitment
- Engine: Ford 7.3L Power Stroke V8 diesel (445 cid)
- Position: Driver / left side
- OEM reference: F6TZ6582BB
- Also cross-referenced as: 264-5117 / SK2645117
- Ford F-250 / F-250 HD / F-250 Super Duty — 1996–1997, 1999–2003
- Ford F-350 / F-350 Super Duty — 1996–1997, 1999–2003
- Ford F-450 Super Duty — 1999–2003
- Ford F-550 Super Duty — 1999–2003
- Ford Excursion — 2000–2003
- Ford F-Super Duty / F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis — 1996–1997
Always verify fitment against your VIN or a trusted catalog. 1998 trucks and some mid-year changes can differ.
Specs
- Brand / part #: Dorman 263-517
- Side: Driver (left)
- Color / finish: Black, painted, flat
- Material: Plastic (cast construction)
- Type: Tall valve cover
- Approx. size: 23 in L × 7.3 in W × 2 in H
- Package contents: 1 valve cover
- Fit: Vehicle-specific
- Not included: valve cover gasket, mounting hardware, grommets, oil filler cap, breather cap, hold-down tabs
Install notes Use a new gasket when you install this cover. Torque fasteners in the correct sequence and to spec so the cover seats evenly and does not leak. On 7.3L Power Stroke engines, injector and glow-plug wiring routes through the valve cover area — inspect harnesses and pigtails while the cover is off. A leaking or damaged valve cover can leave oil on the exhaust, create a burning-oil smell, and let contamination into the top of the engine. Replacing a warped or cracked cover is the clean way to stop that leak and keep the 7.3 sealed.