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So its time to change valve cover gasket, and I have a hard time removing the EGR dump tube bolt (2 bolts to the engine block). I have all the bolts on the "Y" intake off and I also already loosen it.
Does anybody have a way of removing these, I dont want to take off more than I should.
Does anybody have a way of removing these, I dont want to take off more than I should.
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Another way would be to get a small enough (5mm maybe?) socket to put on the end of the studs coming out of the y-plenum and just take the studs out of the plenum so you dont' have to try to get the EGR to come off of them.
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My hand is too big and there is metal pipe that connect to the fuel rail on the way, It just anoying EGR bolts
Currently i took those throttle body off and take that elongated studs with 5mm and I am able to take the exhaust side valve cover off and the center valley (black) cover
yep I use the 5mm socket to get the studs of the plenum and apparently i strip one (SZ%$@!) so I may have to do the dual nut trick (put 2 nuts on the stud then use 12mm socket to take the whole thing out). Going to home depot to get the right pitch 2 nuts.
Also planning to RE-paint the valve cover, Hmm.. what color should i go with .... Gun metal ...arachite metalic ..
This is 92 SC300 120,000 miles.
Currently i took those throttle body off and take that elongated studs with 5mm and I am able to take the exhaust side valve cover off and the center valley (black) cover
yep I use the 5mm socket to get the studs of the plenum and apparently i strip one (SZ%$@!) so I may have to do the dual nut trick (put 2 nuts on the stud then use 12mm socket to take the whole thing out). Going to home depot to get the right pitch 2 nuts.
Also planning to RE-paint the valve cover, Hmm.. what color should i go with .... Gun metal ...arachite metalic ..
This is 92 SC300 120,000 miles.
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I use aircraft paint removal, but paint is really baked on. its not even bubling or peeling off. I might just drop it off at machine shop
There is limited choices on spark plug wires too.
BECK/ARNLEY Part # 1756041 (Performance)
POWERMAX Part # 700867 (Performance)
ACDELCO Part # 916X {#89021039} (OEM replacement)
DENSO Part # 6716174 (OEM replacement)
NGK Part # 6402 (Performance?)
Karlyn Ignition Wire Set W0133-1612577 (Performance)
Anybody tried any of these?
There is limited choices on spark plug wires too.
BECK/ARNLEY Part # 1756041 (Performance)
POWERMAX Part # 700867 (Performance)
ACDELCO Part # 916X {#89021039} (OEM replacement)
DENSO Part # 6716174 (OEM replacement)
NGK Part # 6402 (Performance?)
Karlyn Ignition Wire Set W0133-1612577 (Performance)
Anybody tried any of these?
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I use aircraft paint removal, but paint is really baked on. its not even bubling or peeling off. I might just drop it off at machine shop
There is limited choices on spark plug wires too.
BECK/ARNLEY Part # 1756041 (Performance)
POWERMAX Part # 700867 (Performance)
ACDELCO Part # 916X {#89021039** (OEM replacement)
DENSO Part # 6716174 (OEM replacement)
NGK Part # 6402 (Performance?)
Karlyn Ignition Wire Set W0133-1612577 (Performance)
Anybody tried any of these?
There is limited choices on spark plug wires too.
BECK/ARNLEY Part # 1756041 (Performance)
POWERMAX Part # 700867 (Performance)
ACDELCO Part # 916X {#89021039** (OEM replacement)
DENSO Part # 6716174 (OEM replacement)
NGK Part # 6402 (Performance?)
Karlyn Ignition Wire Set W0133-1612577 (Performance)
Anybody tried any of these?
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I did both valve cover gaskets along with the spark plugs and wires. That plenum is a pain in the *ss. The three tools that really saved me on the job were an air ratchet, extra long and curved needle nose pliers and a full set of wobble extensions for my socket set.
My gaskets were seeping in many places including lots of oil in my spark plugs. I am very excited to have this job done and behind me. It look me about 9-10 hours for the whole job. I probably could have saved 2-3 hours or more just to have someone else there to help me.
My gaskets were seeping in many places including lots of oil in my spark plugs. I am very excited to have this job done and behind me. It look me about 9-10 hours for the whole job. I probably could have saved 2-3 hours or more just to have someone else there to help me.
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