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raw0055
12-18-2005, 03:37 PM
Alright I just got another G It needs a sparkplug hole retapped ( not a problem)

But my problem is I got the sparkplugs out and valve cover gasket bolts out (6) and the valve cover will not come off any suggestions
digital_ripper04
12-18-2005, 03:40 PM
you bought another one








why...............
raw0055
12-18-2005, 03:42 PM
500 bucks 2000 79,000 miles this is only problem
Serstylz2
12-18-2005, 03:44 PM
off topic: good buy!
Donovan
12-18-2005, 03:46 PM
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Serstylz2)</div><div class='quotemain'>off topic: good buy!</div>

off topic: good buy yes and serystl.. Im me fool! on aim
raw0055
12-18-2005, 03:50 PM
I still need to know how to get this damn valve cover off it is stuck
pinoyesv6
12-18-2005, 03:51 PM
if you are sure that you removed everything you need to reoved, try smacking it with your hand.

if that doesn't work, get a piece of wood and a mallet and hit the valve cover from the side. use the piece of wood to protect the valve cover from getting dented from the mallet.
raw0055
12-18-2005, 04:03 PM
I belive the only thing holding is the 6 bolts sparkplugs and a coulps of brackets correct
pinoyesv6
12-18-2005, 04:16 PM
like i said, just smack the valve cover a few times and it should come loose. no need to remove the timing cover.
lgary1978
12-19-2005, 09:58 AM
Get a little flat head screw driver to prye it off or something it migh t just be alittle stuck
pinoyesv6
12-19-2005, 10:23 AM
i wouldn't use a screwdriver. you might cause some damage either by scratching the metal or maybe warping the valve cover by using a screw driver. and that will lead to oil leaks. if truly you removed all the bolts, a soft mallet and a 2x4 would be enough to knock the valve cover free.

hell, i remember i was at the junk yard picking a valve cover and it wouldn't come free and hitting it with my fist worked just fine. had to hit it a few time but that was enough.
SROL
12-20-2005, 08:52 AM
My valve covers were suck really bad on my car as well. Hitting it did nothing, I had to wiggle a screwdriver under it wherever I could and pull up very slightly. I used a very small flathead so there was very minimal bending of the outer rim, if any. But it was like somebody superglued it to the head.