Removing/Spraying Valve Cover, need help, will do how-to article Options

[DSRT-FX]

hey 6gc'z,
Been on 6gc.net since last year, and i've always wanted a red top. Much like a Honda Type R and a Nissan Skyline engine. Although toyota are alot better Nwayz i've got a few dillemas:

i. How in the world do you remove the valve cover? (4 bolts below the ignition leads?)
ii. Do I need to remove the spark plugs first? and other wiring?
ii. If I do remove the valve cover is there going to be an abundant volume of oil threatening to devour me? lol
iii. When I need to put it back on do I need to replace the head gaskets?
iv. Any other information i need to know?

Thanks for your time guys. If all things go well i'll be definately making a how-to article on this =] -R

[nik]

i just changed my gasket on the valve head a week ago

step 1
remove the 4 bolts and washiers in the cover

step 2
remove the 2 bolts on the far left over the cam gear then remove that plastic plate thing

step3
run a blade along the edge of the valve cover to break it loose then move the wire loom thats wraped in grey tape then left the valve cover off

step 4
cover the cams with a plastic bag and stick a towel on top of that so nothing get in there

step 5
use brake clean to get oil and other dust off the cover

step 6
sand it and cover in a powder coat that can stand heat do 3 layers

step 7
once dry spray your color on make sure it also can take heat spray one layer let dry and repeat until happy

step 8
replace the seals put it back on tighten all the bolts and there you go