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May 10, 2006 | 10:56 AM

Larry64

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Valver covers

How in the hell do I get the right valver cover off a '90 L-98! It is off, everything but the a/c pump is removed and I can't get out between the a/c and the intake. Do I need to remove the intake or a/c or is there a way to angle it out?

May 10, 2006 | 11:34 AM

Steel Blue 91

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It's the bracket that gets in the way on the PS of the engine. I unbolted the AC compressor from the support bracket and braces. Then just removed the bracket.

May 10, 2006 | 11:36 AM

jimmers

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I just removed mine last week. I loosened the ac bracket (to give it some play) and removed the egr pipe. Then I just angled the valve cover out. I had more trouble on the drivers side.

May 10, 2006 | 12:57 PM

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Thank you !! got'em off and the first coat of hi-temp silver is on.

May 10, 2006 | 02:37 PM

Steel Blue 91

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May 10, 2006 | 03:25 PM

AGENT 86

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Miine comes off without touching the AC compressor

Am i the lucky one

May 10, 2006 | 05:21 PM

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Larry64, what prep work did you do to the valve covers before you spray painted them? I'm going to be repainting mine shortly, and am looking for any pointers I can find

Ben

May 11, 2006 | 02:14 PM

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I wiped them with paint thinner and then scrubbed then with wheel cleaner and rinsed. They came out great, no runs or fish eyes.

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May 11, 2006 | 03:40 PM

jimmers

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Larry64, what prep work did you do to the valve covers before you spray painted them? I'm going to be repainting mine shortly, and am looking for any pointers I can find

Ben

I did mine just last week. I have access to a sand blaster so I used that to take all the old paint off. I then sanded it with emery cloth to get rid of the odd blemish. I applied a couple coats of hi-temp primer then painted them. They turned out great! Just make sure when you put then back on to be careful and not scratch the new paint!

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