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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 09:45 AM
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help valve cover install

hi guys i am replacing my valve covers on my l98 89 formula got the drivers side on fine but the passenger is a bear got the old one off but can't seem to find a way to get the new one back on i seems the wire harness is in the way no matter what i do any help please if any one up in gurnee IL area would not mind givin g me a hand that has done it before would be great thanks

got it what a pain

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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 09:27 PM
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Re: help valve cover install

good luck
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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 09:37 PM
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Car: 1985 Trans-Am
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Re: help valve cover install

If the harness is in the way, I sometimes had luck 'sliding' the valve cover over the rockers into position. Maybe take a pic or two to show us the harness and we can provide better help!

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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 08:50 AM
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thanks for the help got it on just took some more patience
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