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Aug 27, 2001 | 02:13 PM

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From: willmar mn usa

need help with valve covers

mine won't come off anybody had this problem how would you suggest taking them off

Aug 27, 2001 | 02:41 PM

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From: San Antonio, TX

Car: 1988 IROC-Z

Engine: L98 (350 TPI)

Transmission: MD8 (700 R4) + 3.42 LS1 Rear

Try Tapping/Hitting Them Loose With A Rubber Mallet. Prying With A Screwdriver Is Not Recommended As It Will Distort The Valve Cover. Mine Came Loose That Way. Good Luck

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Aug 28, 2001 | 02:24 PM

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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27

Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT

Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI

Transmission: 700R4, M5

Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45

When I did my valve covers they were just a little stuck, I took 2 #1 PH screwdrivers and put them in the centerbolt holes and rocked them a little to loosten them, worked good. a little risky but mine were not completely "GLUED" on either.

On a side NOTE: As a note, not all centerbolt valve cover bolt holes are the same diameter, I have 2 87's and the bolts are NOT interchangable. One set will go into the other but not the other way around.

John

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