What's the trick to getting the valvecovers off... - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Ccmano · 03-13-2009

... with the engine still in the car? Those last few bolts on both sides are not accessable. Do I loosen the engine mounts and tilt the engine? Loosen the brake booster on the drivers side? I'm sure some body has the secret.

I'm finally getting down to installing the ported intake and want to repaint the valve covers.

Thanks
H

1990 415 · 03-13-2009

on the driver's side you need to loosen the brake booster. this is done under the dash and it is much easier if you remove the driver's seat. it is a bit of a PIA to do, but many have done it.

-=Jeff=- · 03-13-2009

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Originally Posted by 1990 415

on the driver's side you need to loosen the brake booster. this is done under the dash and it is much easier if you remove the driver's seat. it is a bit of a PIA to do, but many have done it.

I removed the Brake Booster and I also remove the Heater box piece ( the smaller) one covering the Cam cover..

careful on those Torx Bolts

now I need to refinish the covers

03-13-2009

Start about half way down.

http://www.pnwzr1.net/LT5_tear_down2.htm

Ccmano · 03-13-2009

Cool... thanks... Can you get away with just loosening the brake booster or does it have to come all the way out?
H

-=Jeff=- · 03-13-2009

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Originally Posted by Ccmano

Cool... thanks... Can you get away with just loosening the brake booster or does it have to come all the way out?
H

well for ease of getting to the bolts, better to remove it,

bobbyhi · 03-13-2009

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Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

well for ease of getting to the bolts, better to remove it,

Ah yes, it is all coming back to me

. Take the seat out a just remove the 4 nuts that hold the booster on. It sounds so easy. Hope you are a small guy and don't wear bifocal glasses. That makes the job really tough. I was lucky that my neighbor is a auto mechanic and very small. He voluntered to remove and replace the booster. I couldn't thank him enough

Good luck with the booster - everything else is easy

-=Jeff=- · 03-13-2009

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Originally Posted by bobbyhi

Ah yes, it is all coming back to me

. Take the seat out a just remove the 4 nuts that hold the booster on. It sounds so easy. Hope you are a small guy and don't wear bifocal glasses. That makes the job really tough. I was lucky that my neighbor is a auto mechanic and very small. He voluntered to remove and replace the booster. I couldn't thank him enough

Good luck with the booster - everything else is easy

2 out of the 4 are easy.. the other 2

So Hans, are you sending your stuff to jeffvette for Powder coating?

03-13-2009

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Originally Posted by Ccmano

Cool... thanks... Can you get away with just loosening the brake booster or does it have to come all the way out?
H

You can do it with out removing it all the way. It will get tight but you can maneuver around it.

Ccmano · 03-13-2009

That's what I love about this forum and ZR-1 folks in general. Ask a question, get a straight answer in short order.

Thanks guys!

H

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Ccmano Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,843	What's the trick to getting the valvecovers off... ... with the engine still in the car? Those last few bolts on both sides are not accessable. Do I loosen the engine mounts and tilt the engine? Loosen the brake booster on the drivers side? I'm sure some body has the secret. I'm finally getting down to installing the ported intake and want to repaint the valve covers. Thanks H __________________ 90'ZR-1 #1461 Red/Black Ported Intake, Degreed Cams, OBX Headers & Exhaust, Fidanza FW, Secondary Delete, Custom tune, C6 GS Wheels. Sold 08 C6 Z51 Crystal Red Metallic Sold Vararam Intake, Tune, Sold 05 C6 Z51 Red/Black Sold 90'ZR-1 #1723 Black/Gray Sold but not forgotten 91' Z51 L98 White Vert. My First, you always remember your first. Sold.

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1990 415 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 309	Re: What's the trick to getting the valvecovers off... on the driver's side you need to loosen the brake booster. this is done under the dash and it is much easier if you remove the driver's seat. it is a bit of a PIA to do, but many have done it.

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Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What's the trick to getting the valvecovers off... Start about half way down. http://www.pnwzr1.net/LT5_tear_down2.htm

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Ccmano Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,843	Re: What's the trick to getting the valvecovers off... Cool... thanks... Can you get away with just loosening the brake booster or does it have to come all the way out? H __________________ 90'ZR-1 #1461 Red/Black Ported Intake, Degreed Cams, OBX Headers & Exhaust, Fidanza FW, Secondary Delete, Custom tune, C6 GS Wheels. Sold 08 C6 Z51 Crystal Red Metallic Sold Vararam Intake, Tune, Sold 05 C6 Z51 Red/Black Sold 90'ZR-1 #1723 Black/Gray Sold but not forgotten 91' Z51 L98 White Vert. My First, you always remember your first. Sold.

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Ccmano Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,843	Re: What's the trick to getting the valvecovers off... That's what I love about this forum and ZR-1 folks in general. Ask a question, get a straight answer in short order. Thanks guys! H __________________ 90'ZR-1 #1461 Red/Black Ported Intake, Degreed Cams, OBX Headers & Exhaust, Fidanza FW, Secondary Delete, Custom tune, C6 GS Wheels. Sold 08 C6 Z51 Crystal Red Metallic Sold Vararam Intake, Tune, Sold 05 C6 Z51 Red/Black Sold 90'ZR-1 #1723 Black/Gray Sold but not forgotten 91' Z51 L98 White Vert. My First, you always remember your first. Sold.