May be a simple fix but...

[TheHitman!]

I am trying to get the passenger side valve cover off while being sick with a cold and just cannot get the back to come up far enough to clear the valve springs and rocker arms.

Is there a trick? I am just sick and wanted to get this one thing done today but I am getting my but whipped.

 

[ScottHeidinger]

Might need to turn the engine over a little so the rockers are down making it easier to remove


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[1986 Buick GX1]

I took a screenshot of Bison's post so I could find it easy.

Thank you Bison.

 

[earlbrown]

The trick I've found is to walk away.

Then come back in about 5 minutes (bonus points if a beer was consumed) and the cover will pop right off.

 

[~JM~]

Zinc lozenges, plus chicken soup with plenty of garlic & the hottest chile peppers you can take.

Forget about the car until your health returns.

Much easier that way.

 

[Turbo Keith]

Zinc lozenges, plus chicken soup with plenty of garlic & the hottest chile peppers you can take.

Forget about the car until your health returns.

Much easier that way.

And a shot of Whiskey

 

[Chuck Leeper]

You sure it's your car?? Remember the guy w/ the cold, trying to get into someone's car... You may be trying to get the cover off your Yugo.

 

[earlbrown]

You may be trying to get the cover off your Yugo.

In that case, you have to remove the spare tire first.

 

[TheHitman!]

Got it out and new gasket on the cover now It will not go back on.. I need to just give up driving this thing this year...

 

[earlbrown]

Bump the engine over until the rearmost rocker is in a different place. Or just walk away and come back. That always worked for me before I tossed the 'heat shield' (AKA heat absorber)


and MAKE SURE you don't fold the gasket over on the back of the valve cover.

 

[achalmersman]

The trick I've found is to walk away.

Then come back in about 5 minutes (bonus points if a beer was consumed) and the cover will pop right off.

So true

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[TheHitman!]

Yea I just need to step back until I feel better.. Then get my brother to come by and move it on as I turn the motor over with a pull handle.

 

[belsie]

I hate to mention at this time.................new body mounts work wonders!!

 

[precizion818]

So true

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So very true... lol


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[marcus jul]

It's easier with a set of another hands. Get help>

 

[TheHitman!]

It is done... removing the heater valve and hose made a difference.. Thanks yall

 

[1986 Buick GX1]

Really glad you got it!