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 Dec 23, 2005 - 1:49 AM
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Enthusiast  Joined Sep 6, '04 From Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hey guys I was wondering what type and socket size do I need to remove the valve cover because I will be painting it this weekend. will I need a new gasket when I put it back on
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Dec 23, 2005 - 2:00 AM
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Dec 23, 2005 - 2:04 AM
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QUOTE(defgeph @ Dec 23, 2005 - 2:00 AM) [snapback]370274[/snapback] Should be either a 10 or 12 mm, if its a 5sfe. lol ...try a 30m -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Dec 23, 2005 - 2:07 AM
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Moderator Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
right, the spark plugs forgot about those.
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Dec 23, 2005 - 2:07 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 4, '02 From Hecho en la Republica Dominicana/Living in NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
what art said.. 30mm same said as the axlehub nut ...
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Dec 23, 2005 - 3:37 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 6, '04 From Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Do I need to take out the plugs too .. sorry if I sound like a noob just don't want to **** anything up thanks
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Dec 23, 2005 - 3:46 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 4, '02 From Hecho en la Republica Dominicana/Living in NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
no you don't need too ... but since your in the area it a good time to change them out for new ones.. and also get new clips for the vacum lines .. new head gasket seal
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Dec 23, 2005 - 9:38 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 26, '03 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
is it hard to take a valve cover on and off guys? ive always wondered that
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Dec 23, 2005 - 4:54 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE(macavely @ Dec 23, 2005 - 3:46 AM) [snapback]370309[/snapback] no you don't need too ... but since your in the area it a good time to change them out for new ones.. and also get new clips for the vacum lines .. new head gasket seal umm what ? lol no need to pull the head...i think you mean valve cover gasket? taking the valve cover off is VERY easy. all you have to do it take out your plug wires. unbolt the 4 huge 30m nuts that hold the valve cover on and take it right off. then, get a new valve cover gasket to put back on there and clean up or paint the valve cover if you want. you dont need to remove the spark plugs if u dont want to, but like mac said, its a good time to change them sine you are there anyway This post has been edited by lagos: Dec 23, 2005 - 5:11 PM -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Dec 24, 2005 - 2:57 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
Yeah, its pretty easy, like what has been said. If possible, try sandblasting it before you paint, so you can get all the crap that is caked on. My friend took his Honda to our high school shop and I sandblasted it for him and it came out great, just make sure you rinse out the inside before putting it on. Sand+inside of engine= no no.
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