Removing Passenger side valve cover

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07-17-2013, 08:07 AM

85Irocbuild

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Removing Passenger side valve cover

I am currently giving my engine a slight tune up and replacing the belt, spark plugs, and wires. However, I've noticed that both of my valve covers are leaking a small amount of oil. I replaced the drivers side with a new gasket. However, the passenger side looks like a bear to even get to. How do I go about getting to the valve cover on the passenger side? There is so much clutter in the way, I do not know how or what to remove to get to the cover.

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07-17-2013, 08:37 AM

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Re: Removing Passenger side valve cover

Easiest thing is to remove the heater hoses that run parallel with it. You can get the coil out of the way too since the bracket for it is kinda in the way. After that you should be in the clear.

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07-19-2013, 07:25 PM

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Re: Removing Passenger side valve cover

Heater hose and coil, check. Ignition wires and vacuum tubes as well. A.I.R. diverter valve should be removed. Also, the A.I.R. tubes temporarily need to be bent up out of the way.