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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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Im wondering how do you take off the LS2 engine covers to replace them ?

Im asking since ill be installing new ones soon.

thanks
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they just pop right off, no tool required.
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You'll need to do a little twisting/flexing where the fuel line goes through. The drivers side cover is split to do so, but if you go back w/ some nice dressed up ones you may want to disconnect the fuel line & feed it through. It's easy to get off, but it's even easier to scratch 'em up going back on.
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Originally Posted by RanGer498
Im wondering how do you take off the LS2 engine covers to replace them ?
Wow, on here for 7 years. You need to spend a little time away from that Supra.
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Wow, on here for 7 years. You need to spend a little time away from that Supra.
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On the passenger side, take the oil fill cap off first (I know it is obvious, but not to everyone).

On the driver side, cover the fuel line with blue painters tape, and cover the edges of the slot for the fuel line with blue painters tape. The covers are quite flexible, but the warmer they are, the easier they bend. 90 F is a good temp for removing and replacing them.
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Originally Posted by clevitekid
On the passenger side, take the oil fill cap off first (I know it is obvious, but not to everyone).

On the driver side, cover the fuel line with blue painters tape, and cover the edges of the slot for the fuel line with blue painters tape. The covers are quite flexible, but the warmer they are, the easier they bend. 90 F is a good temp for removing and replacing them.
lol i was thinking last night mabe ill use the blue painters tape ..i wonder if they do this too .
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best to remove then replace the line
need special tool
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Originally Posted by RanGer498
lol i was thinking last night mabe ill use the blue painters tape ..i wonder if they do this too .
That worked for me...
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best to remove then replace the line
need special tool

You can pick 'em up at any automotive store Advance, Pep Boys, etc. for around $5 bucks. This is definatley the way to go if you going back w/ something painted, powder coated, etc. in other words if you put something on expensive you don't want to @#$! up.
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Originally Posted by clevitekid
On the passenger side, take the oil fill cap off first (I know it is obvious, but not to everyone).

On the driver side, cover the fuel line with blue painters tape, and cover the edges of the slot for the fuel line with blue painters tape. The covers are quite flexible, but the warmer they are, the easier they bend. 90 F is a good temp for removing and replacing them.
This is how I did it.

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I have one cover that won't snap down. It vibrates with increased speed and is quite loud (and distressing). Is it broken?
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Brought back from dead thread! Those engine covers are the first thing I ditch when get my hands on a Corvette.

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Originally Posted by Brandon619
Brought back from dead thread! Those engine covers are the first thing I ditch when get my hands on a Corvette.

I have never been a fan of engine covers and never will be. I took mine off about a year after I bought the car. What amazes me is the price they sell for.
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