1.6 and stack valve covers

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Nov 14, 2002 | 02:38 PM

keekster

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1.6 and stack valve covers

When you look inside the valve covers on a 92 there are 2 drip tabs next to ewach other one longer then the other. Do both come out ? Or just the longest one ?

Nov 14, 2002 | 04:31 PM

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Re: 1.6 and stack valve covers (keekster)

Cut them both off.

Nov 14, 2002 | 05:01 PM

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Cut them both off.

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Nov 15, 2002 | 12:06 AM

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Re: 1.6 and stack valve covers (keekster)

2nd silly question. Whats the best way ?

Nov 15, 2002 | 11:34 AM

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Re: 1.6 and stack valve covers (keekster)

Use a cutoff wheel or Dremel tool with a cutoff wheel.

You can try to snap them off with a pair of pliers, but some have found that it can snap off more than they want and end up with a hole in the top of the valve cover.

After cutting the tabs off, clean the inside of the covers real good to get out all of the metal shavings.

Nov 16, 2002 | 04:43 PM

keekster

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Re: 1.6 and stack valve covers (keekster)

How far down do they have to go ? Do they need to be flush ?

Nov 16, 2002 | 04:48 PM

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Re: 1.6 and stack valve covers (keekster)

They don't have to be flush, just get them close.

Nov 17, 2002 | 09:45 AM

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Re: 1.6 and stack valve covers (STL94LT1)

Remember, your cutting magnesium. The chips are very flamible. No smokeing or open flames allowed. You don't need to cut all the way thru, you can score around them then snap them off with pliers.