valve cover gasket replacing nightmare!
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From: Taunton Massachusetts
valve cover gasket replacing nightmare!
maybee its just me because this is my first vette, but my 84 with crossfire needed some new valve cover gaskets, and wowww what a bitch that was. it was horrible just trying to get them outta there. i still havent gotten the drivers side cover off yet because it seems i have to like take off the belts to do it! if anyone has any suggestions on help with this that'd be great, thanks, Jeremy.
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Nope I think you are right, there's a lot of stuff to move to get them off.
On the driver's side I removed some brackets, and moved the alt & AIR pump forward slightly. I think I may have removed the brake booster metal line too.
It was not a simple job so I used Fel Pro PermaDry gaskete so I'd not have to do it again soon.
On the driver's side I removed some brackets, and moved the alt & AIR pump forward slightly. I think I may have removed the brake booster metal line too.
It was not a simple job so I used Fel Pro PermaDry gaskete so I'd not have to do it again soon.
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I changed my valve covers a few weeks ago on my '88.
Its a different set-up than yours.
I suggest you take your time and take notes. Label the bolts so you know which bolts go where .
Its a different set-up than yours.
I suggest you take your time and take notes. Label the bolts so you know which bolts go where .
