cf engine cover
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 262
Likes: 3
From: belleville IL
cf engine cover
Just got an cf engine cover from wcc.The cover comes with 4 brackets to install there are 2 short ones and 2 long ones. Has anyone installed this cover? If so, what are the placement of the brackets?
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 11,077
Likes: 29
From: Murfreesboro TN
Can you post a picture? The covers should be the same as your originals. If so, the left (when looking from the front) just snaps down in place (remove oil filler cap first). The right cover has to be fitted around the fuel line then snapped down in place.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 262
Likes: 3
From: belleville IL
The cover is actually a one piece engine cover. Not the two piece fuel well covers. Sorry for the confusion. You start by installing the 4 brackets on the studs by the fuel rails. Then it is screwed down to the brackets. The problem is that the brackets are two different sizes. One is short and one is long. And I'm trying to figure out where the brackets should be on the studs. These are not ones that snap on like the two piece does. I apprecite all your help though. This is driving me nuts.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,189
Likes: 0
From: Northwest Arkansas
WCC typically has excellent instructions and photos on their website.... is this the part you're trying to install?
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/fil...ctions/564.pdf
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/fil...ctions/564.pdf
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 14,555
Likes: 1,255
From: Saint Albans, WV
I've got that cover and can tell you it's a b$tch to align the brackets. It helps to have two people (one per side). The best bet is to measure the cover holes and then set brackets as close to the measurements as possible. I use a long scratch awl to reach through the cover holes into the brackets for perfect alignment. You may have to bend the brackets. Carefully remove the cover the final time to tighten brackets. You will repeatedly set and remove the cover until you finally get it right. Good luck.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 262
Likes: 3
From: belleville IL
Thanks for the help!!! I've tried the scratch awl.I could not find the instructions on the web site,but the picture will help.I had one of the brackets on wrong.Will try again tomorrow.Your right it is a b$tch.I hope the hurrican goes better.
