In car removal of cam covers

[BigJohn]

I got some dumb questions, but I think I'll ask Mike Z!!!!

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by BigJohn

I got some dumb questions, but I think I'll ask Mike Z!!!!

Just ask the questions here and I WILL NOT post.
I will just observe
Who is Mike Z?

[BigJohn]

Originally Posted by Dynomite

Just ask the questions here and I WILL NOT post.
I will just observe
Who is Mike Z?

GM Callaway Cars!

[Mystic ZR-1]

Big John
The only dumb question is one that's not asked!

Doug

[Mystic ZR-1]

OK...
The p/s guide strip popped right off 'cause you
can get behind it with a screw stick through the oil fill hole.
Not so on the d/s. Any suggestions (except from Big John)
on how to get it off without destroying it?
Looks like they used a bit of sealant on the underside
of the strip, what kind? Locktite 262 on the screws when reinstalling?

[A26B]

Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1

OK...
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Not so on the d/s. Any suggestions (except from Big John)
on how to get it off without destroying it?
Looks like they used a bit of sealant on the underside
of the strip, what kind? Locktite 262 on the screws when reinstalling?

Don't laugh too hard...... I use a big nail. like a 10 penny. Clamp the nail body with vise grips. Then, just hook the head of the nail on the underside of the end of the facing, then pull out & up at the same time. Pops right off for me.

Yes, Loctite 262 on the 2 Guide screw/bolts.

[Mystic ZR-1]

Jerry
Thanks!
I'll try that in the AM. Sounds like it'll work just fine.

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1

OK...
The p/s guide strip popped right off 'cause you
can get behind it with a screw stick through the oil fill hole.
Not so on the d/s. Any suggestions on how to get it off without destroying it?
Looks like they used a bit of sealant on the underside
of the strip, what kind? Locktite 262 on the screws when reinstalling?

Well....if the Passenger side popped right off most likely they are not glued on the metal strip too tight.....I have not heard of those guide strips being glued on the metal strips in any way

Like Jerry says.....get under the plastic guide somehow and pry out on the clip if you can. Use RED Loctite on the two screws when you re-install the metal holder strips. Then clip on the plastic guides making sure you did not damage the clips in any way when you removed them.

And yes...prolly best to remove those metal holder strips before PC as the heat may change the original Loctite used on the two screws of each strip.
You can then use fresh red Loctite like Jerry suggests on the two screws when you reinstall the metal holder strips after PC.

Jerry has the Cam Cover Chain Guide Facings as well as the Metal Holder Strips Cam Cover Chain Guide Facings

[Mystic ZR-1]

Had to go out to the garage tonite on a different mission.
Couldn't resist trying your suggestions...
Never got to that different mission, it can wait.
Came right off! Thanks guys!
What looks like a small dab of sealer on the back of the strips
is locktite that must have oozed out on original assembly
back in May of 1990.

[BigJohn]

Don't forget to check the oil in the BMW!