HELP!!! valve cover
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Burning Brakes
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HELP!!! valve cover
ok.. what's the trick to getting the driver side cover off my 85??? I have cussed at it, punched it, gave it the finger and even spit on it and it still won't come off :confused: do I have to take the alt. aff and all that stuff?
Le Mans Master
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
Re: HELP!!! valve cover (packinair)
I just went ahead and took off my air pump. some say to take the cover off the WW motor but to do that you have to get to a screw that is behind the valve cover.
Air Pump is a cinch to take off.
Air Pump is a cinch to take off.
Le Mans Master
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From: Magnolia Mississippi
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Re: HELP!!! valve cover (packinair)
did both to remove my 87... est ww motor... still a tight fit...but alot easier.... had to tack the new valve cover gasket to valve cover to get it on right and with no leaks...
Le Mans Master
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From: eastern NC
Re: HELP!!! valve cover (vinnies87)
After unbolting the fuel rail cover and unplugging the injectors, I tie the injector harness up to hold it out of the way. Then unbolt the Air Pump and lean it forward. You can also unbolt the air line that goes into the underside/back of the plenum. This allows you to push it toward the firewall giving you room at the back of the valve cover. You should now be able to maneuver the cover off of the head.
Just don’t forget to reattach the air line to the underside of the plenum or you’ll have a massive leak and the engine won’t stay running… ask me how I know… :confused:
GUSTO
Just don’t forget to reattach the air line to the underside of the plenum or you’ll have a massive leak and the engine won’t stay running… ask me how I know… :confused:
GUSTO
