siikEvo92

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Getting it hydrographed so I need it off. But it seems to be pretty well glued (not literally) on there. I don't remember the last time I had it off but I feel like it didn't take this long. All bolts, cop, etc is removed, just seems to not wanna budge. Any suggestions?

EVOHntn

iTrader: (5)

it should just lift right up

03evo_joe

Rubber mallet. just tap it a few times on the sides

golgo13

iTrader: (134)

Yeah, sometimes it can form a nice seal. I ended up just using a small flat head screwdriver to gently wiggle it loose. Once it got started the whole thing lifted off.

03evo_joe

You could also stick the handle of the hammer into the oil fill location and use that like a pry bar. I wouldn't use the screwdriver because if your not careful you can damage the surfaces.

siikEvo92

iTrader: (5)

I was running a flat head around the seal but stopped since knowing my luck I'd slip and scratch it haha. But I'll try the rubber mallet here in a few, it's just so cold in the garage!

Jush

Don't lift straight up. Lift right hand side first as it slides under the cam gears on the left.

evokid511

iTrader: (24)

i used a the handle of a hammer and would pry against the cam gears, works every time

siikEvo92

iTrader: (5)

I got her off, mallet worked fine. I coulda sworn I just lifted it off a couple years ago, maybe because it was in the summer while the car was not 16 degrees..

Evoryder

iTrader: (55)

rubber mallet...soft taps...work your way around and it will be off in no time. Once the seal is broke just a bit its cake after that.

03evo_joe

People always say "get the BFH" but sometimes the rubber mallet is the way to go lol