I'm trying to replace the valve cover gasket but the valve cover is stuck. The vfaq article says to use a rubber mallet. What't the proper way of taking the rubber mallet to the valve cover?
easiest way to remove valve cover?
trubofan
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try the mallet first, then go screwdriver if you have to.
www.vfaq.com <--- look for the valve cover removal VFaq
www.vfaq.com <--- look for the valve cover removal VFaq
I used RTV to seal it after i had mine off. The bolts dont need be tightened down too much either its very easy to crack the VC so be careful when putting it back together.
You can always go back and tightten them down more but you cant take the cracks out of the VC if you tighten it too much.
You can always go back and tightten them down more but you cant take the cracks out of the VC if you tighten it too much.
11-14lbs of torque on the valve cover bolts. Also you only need to apply RTV sealant around the half circle part of the gasket set.
Invest in a manual of some sort even if it's a $12 Haynes manual for all the little things,mine has come in very handy to have in the garage.
Invest in a manual of some sort even if it's a $12 Haynes manual for all the little things,mine has come in very handy to have in the garage.
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yeah i cracked my cover, and i just used jb weld to seal it up
I bought my car and the VC had JB weld on it. It was leaking oil all over my belts and what not. Not a pretty thing. If you crack it just pay up for the 35 bucks and get a new VC. When i did that i got mine sandblasted and then painted it too.-TurboAWD- said:
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