Removing valve cover
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Removing valve cover
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:h elpme:
Has anybody got/know of a guide for taking off the valve cover for a Evo 6?
I want to repaint it.
I've got a guide for a Evolution X as that was all I could find.
Preferably with pictures :P
Some questions you may be able to answer:
- Do I need to drain all of/some of/none of the oil before taking off the valve cover?
- What is the best way to cover the engine while the valve cover is off (I was thinking gladwrap and duct tape)
- I understand that the engine is very strong, but is there anything I will need to take extra care of?
Any information is greatly appreciated
:h elpme:
Has anybody got/know of a guide for taking off the valve cover for a Evo 6?
I want to repaint it.
I've got a guide for a Evolution X as that was all I could find.
Preferably with pictures :P
Some questions you may be able to answer:
- Do I need to drain all of/some of/none of the oil before taking off the valve cover?
- What is the best way to cover the engine while the valve cover is off (I was thinking gladwrap and duct tape)
- I understand that the engine is very strong, but is there anything I will need to take extra care of?
Any information is greatly appreciated
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Wow. Well, it is pretty straight forward. Remove anything in the way (vacuumm hoses, coils, etc), remove the bolts, and off it comes. Can cover the exposed engine with plastic bag of some sort. No, you don't need to drain the fluids. Good luck.
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None of these things are sensitive peices? all pretty straight forward?
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Why would I need a new valve cover?
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he said a new valve cover GASKET, not a new valve cover. Its always a good idea to replace the gaskets. im removing mine to do cams and springs and retainers and and im doing all new valve cover gaskets, cam seals, spark plug gaskets etc.
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I see, completly miss read it. Yeah should look good. Will definitly post a picture up.
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Almost finished with the valve cover. I've been taking pictures as i've been going and will make 'build thread' about it. They weren't kidding about the 8 hours prep and paint!
I'm thinking gold for the words. What do you all think?
I'm thinking gold for the words. What do you all think?
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If you're feeling crazy, make a How-to thread so it will help others in your situation. Positive contributions keep this forum alive. Its an easy process but will get your foot in the door to the evo community.
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I could do that. It was a very simple task really, most difficult part was sanding.. for hours on end.
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