I am about to install some chrome valve covers on my 1992 305 TBI. However, I noticed that the passenger-side cover is buried under several hoses...I guess they're for the heater, emissions, or something. Anybody had any luck re-routing these hoses to clean up the engine compartment a little? Any pointers on installation of the covers will be appreciated, too. Check out my web page for pics of the engine compartment and you'll see what I'm talking about.

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1992 Camaro RS
305 TBI, 5-Speed
K&N open element, Hooker exhaust
http://www13.brinkster.com/scbaeb/camaro.html
scbaeb@hotmail.com

 

Sure, just get rid o fall that stuff. Then take your smog pump out and check the tech section for belt routing. That will elimintate alot ofyour hoses. you can shorten the heater hoses that go to the heatercontrol valve and extend theone from the rad and push them back further in the engine comartment. Pretty much aslnog as everything is routed the same you can do whatever you want. Heck you could drive the smog pump with a 5th whell you attach to your bumper as long as everything is routed the same. just have fun with it. and be creative.

Later,
Lars

BTW: Spend the extra money on good valve covers. Don't get cheap thin stuff it will leak. and don't go torque'n the bolts as tightas you can get them.

 

lars92rs is completely right. In addition to what he said, it might be worth your while to sand the area of the valve cover that is contacting the cylinder head so oil has absolutely no chance of slipping by. Most people who complain of leaks with chrome covers fail to do this (i did too). Driver's side should be a piece of cake though.....

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--Steve S-- 84 Trans Am 305 (cough)LG4(cough), 5 speed, Flowmaster 80 series, otherwise an emissions restricted slow 150 hp(chilton rating) 240 torquer that needs RELEASE!!!!

P.S. Daily Driver

 

And plan on polishin' the 'ol valve covers pretty often if you drive down any dirty roads. Because on my T/A 6.6, they get dirty!

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Chris "$teve" Williams
1984 Firebird "Stroker GT
2 1978 WS6 Trans AMs (one of which is a "T/A 6.6" 220 hp.)
http://www.geocities.com/butterscotch_kandy



[This message has been edited by DaBandit (edited January 05, 2001).]

 

I can tell you from my expierence, it was a pain in the *** . I changed mine at the same time I redid my intake gasket. I had to pull them out from the sides towards the runners. I couldnt get them off going straight up. I guess if you take all the hoses off you can get to them. Maybe others could do it but I sure couldnt. Anyway I glad with the final results. I got the center bolt valve covers from the Chevy dealer. You can also get them thru Classic Industries and places like that. They are high dollar though. $139.00 for me.

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microtech8@triad.rr.com

1987 White IROC-Z
305 TPI LB9 273 Rear Gear
700-R4 auto tranny
97,000 miles
KYB's
Performance Resource Chip
Flowmaster Muffler
Ported/Polished Plenum by "Daniel Burk"
Holley AFPR
Throttle Body Coolant bypass
TPIS air Foil
TPIS MAT Relocation Kit
K&N's
Gutted air box
Accel 8.0 plug wires
Moroso Super Coil
Blue Streak Cap and Rotor
Boush Patinum +4's
Mobil 1 15/50 Synthetic motor oil
Mobil 1 synthetic Trans fluid.
My Car:[url]http://albums.photopoint.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=1426474&a=10682240&p=36621420[url]

[This message has been edited by Wishmaster's87IROC (edited January 05, 2001).]

 

I can tell you from my expierence, it was a pain in the *** . I changed mine at the same time I redid my intake gasket. I had to pull them out from the sides towards the runners. I couldnt get them off going straight up. I guess if you take all the hoses off you can get to them. Maybe others could do it but I sure couldnt. Anyway I glad with the final results. I got the center bolt valve covers from the Chevy dealer. You can also get them thru Classic Industries and places like that. They are high dollar though. $139.00 for me.

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microtech8@triad.rr.com

1987 White IROC-Z
305 TPI LB9 273 Rear Gear
700-R4 auto tranny
97,000 miles
KYB's
Performance Resource Chip
Flowmaster Muffler
Ported/Polished Plenum by "Daniel Burk"
Holley AFPR
Throttle Body Coolant bypass
TPIS air Foil
TPIS MAT Relocation Kit
K&N's
Gutted air box
Accel 8.0 plug wires
Moroso Super Coil
Blue Streak Cap and Rotor
Boush Patinum +4's
Mobil 1 15/50 Synthetic motor oil
Mobil 1 synthetic Trans fluid.
My Car:[url]http://albums.photopoint.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=1426474&a=10682240&p=36621420[url]

 

Lars, I have attached an edited photo of my engine just to make sure that we are talking about the same stuff. Would you take a look at this and make sure I understood you correctly? I'd really appreciate it. Any other tips from anyone else on cleaning up the engine compartment will be appreciated, too.


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1992 Camaro RS
305 TBI, 5-Speed
K&N open element, Hooker exhaust
http://www13.brinkster.com/scbaeb/camaro.html
scbaeb@hotmail.com

 

Witchmaster's87 Iroc-

How did you get the plastic peice that connects to your intake to look chrome(the peice that covers your distributer).
Or did you buy a chrome one...

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1988 GTA (29,000 original miles):
Crane Cam, K&N
Flowmaster, Off Road Pipe.

 

Witchmaster's87 Iroc-

How did you get the plastic peice that connects to your intake to look chrome(the peice that covers your distributer).
Or did you buy a chrome one...

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1988 GTA (29,000 original miles):
Crane Cam, K&N
Flowmaster, Off Road Pipe.

 

I did this a week ago, and listed a "How to" there but i can't find it. Most of the steps are removing hoses, you have to drain the coolant and detach the heater hose. I had to remove the alternator, because an emissions accessory was in the way. Doesn't really take too long (if u have the right tools ). The emissions vacuum wires may be brittle and will snap like dry spaghetti, but u can replace them with rubber vacuum hose.

Once all the stuff is out of the way, it is very easy. I love the chrome valve covers, and feel that the push-in breather is a major improvement over the stock breather. (carbureted). Next thing to do is get a chrome air cleaner.

I only did this because i got a sweet deal on the valve covers. GM Goodwrench performance product from Jeg's is about $45, i got them for $16, new.

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--Steve S--
1984 Trans Am 305 LG4, 5 speed
RPO codes point to Recaro version
Daily Driver, Flowmaster 80 Series

[This message has been edited by 84TransAm (edited January 24, 2001).]

 

GTAlover,, I think that piece is from a vette,, if I remember correct,, someone said they were aluminum instead of plastic.

I'm sure Wishmaster could tell you for sure tho

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My Firebird

Part Breakdown Diagrams

 

yeah, I ordered it from the GM dealer, its off a 87 vette, the part# is 10108425
but it doesnt come polished you have to do that yourself....

 

Regarding that piece: Corvette ones are aluminum, Camaro/Firebird ones are plastic. You can get a 'Vette one and polish it like that.

 

Please do not post ".bmp" files. They take too long to download for most people. Convert them to ".jpg" then they are fine.
Thank you.

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86 Camaro Sport
383 Speed-O-Motive Crate Engine, Trick Flow Twisted Wedge G2's, 58mm Accel TB, 3.73 Auburn Pro, SLP Cold Air Induction and Headers, Dynomax Cat-back, Serpentine Belt Setup, Dual IROC Fans, Jamex springs, 16" IROC Rims, 36mm/24mm Sway Bars, Global West Steering Brace. Hotchkis Rear LCA's,Panhard Bar and SFC's.
My Camaro Project