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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 
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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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Re: What's the trick to getting the valvecovers off...
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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
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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
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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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Re: What's the trick to getting the valvecovers off...
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well for ease of getting to the bolts, better to remove it,
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Re: What's the trick to getting the valvecovers off...
remove the nuts on the inside and slide the booster forward a bit. it doesn't need to be removed from the engine bay. this is what i did on mine.
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Re: What's the trick to getting the valvecovers off...
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You can do it with out removing it all the way. It will get tight but you can maneuver around it. |
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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
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Re: What's the trick to getting the valvecovers off...
Stop playing games, just yank the motor, it's faster.
 Pete
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