 Taking off valve cover |
 May 10, 2011 - 9:18 AM
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Enthusiast  Joined Mar 29, '11 From Bloomington, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
I'm trying to change the valve cover gasket, but I'm having a hell of a time getting the cover off. The thing's been slooowly leaking oil, and that's all been building up and creating an adhesive layer. On the 7a, there's just the four acorn nuts that hold the cover on right? I feel like I'm missing something because this thing isn't budging. I tried using c-clamps on the left edge and pulling up, but no luck. Any advice?
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May 15, 2011 - 5:35 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 29, '11 From Bloomington, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
OK, I must be missing a bolt somewhere then. I had a c-clamp tightened on the left side of it, and I was pulling up with all my herculean strength and it wouldn't give.
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May 16, 2011 - 10:16 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 1, '11 From Morgantown, WV Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (senick @ May 15, 2011 - 6:35 PM)  OK, I must be missing a bolt somewhere then. I had a c-clamp tightened on the left side of it, and I was pulling up with all my herculean strength and it wouldn't give. I don't think there are any hidden bolts. All the tops should be right on top. Some light blows from a hammer or a rubber mallet can be much more effective then pulling with full strength. Tap it a few times upwards on the corner and see if u notice it move. |
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senick Taking off valve cover May 10, 2011 - 9:18 AM
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mkernz22 You do have to move the wiring harness that goes o... May 16, 2011 - 10:27 AM senick Ohh...the throttle cable and bracket, didn't t... May 18, 2011 - 9:12 AM
czwalga I took mine off yesterday on the way to removing t... May 18, 2011 - 9:28 AM |
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