L82 Valve Cover Install Help
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St. Jude Donor '06-'09-'10-'11
L82 Valve Cover Install Help
Trying to install a pair of L82 valve covers on my fathers 78 L48 but they keep hanging up. They are identical except one thing, tabs underneath. But they are hanging up well before even getting close to those tabs.
L82's use different rockers??
BTW: I did notice they are a little taller, would I hve to remove the EGR valve next to the carb? New gasket for that?
L82's use different rockers??
BTW: I did notice they are a little taller, would I hve to remove the EGR valve next to the carb? New gasket for that?
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From: Little Rock AR
You are hanging up on something. See if the exhaust manifolds are in the way at all. Mine were and I had to clearance them slightly. You might not need a new EGR valve gasket. They don't usualy stick and need no sealer.
-Mark.
-Mark.
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St. Jude Donor '06-'09-'10-'11
I knew I should have done this at my house, at least I have a grinder their.
Melting Slicks
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i know what youre going through, recently installed new valve seals, i have a 79 L82, w/ black alum. covers. i have to remove the tubing from the back of the carb that goes to the power brake booster to get the drivers side on / off, i always struggle with the pass. side, and that egr valve,
i just keep jacking with it and it finally goes on. good luck.
i just keep jacking with it and it finally goes on. good luck.
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St. Jude Donor '06-'09-'10-'11
i know what youre going through, recently installed new valve seals, i have a 79 L82, w/ black alum. covers. i have to remove the tubing from the back of the carb that goes to the power brake booster to get the drivers side on / off, i always struggle with the pass. side, and that egr valve, i just keep jacking with it and it finally goes on. good luck.
i just keep jacking with it and it finally goes on. good luck.
