Valve Cover
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Valve Cover
So I am thinking about getting some things in my engine bay power coated. One of those thing is the valve cover. I am wondering if anyone has taken it off before, how difficult it is, and if there is a "how to" somewhere on the boards. Can anyone help me out? Thanks.
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It's not difficult at all to take it off, but putting it back on might be a little challenging. The biggest problem I had was with the clearance at the back of the engine bay. I only had to remove a couple screws, hoses, and line retainers (zip ties) to get the job done. If I remember correctly there were 5 main screws and 4 ignition screws that connected the cover to the head. Remove those and it will be free to move.
I will scrounge up some pics this evening and pm them to you if you want. I tried to take pictures of every step of my engine removal, so putting it back in would be much easier.
I will scrounge up some pics this evening and pm them to you if you want. I tried to take pictures of every step of my engine removal, so putting it back in would be much easier.
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that would be awesome. thanks. anything that you have that will help would be great. i am going to try to have it powder coated when i am out of town. maybe 1 more suprise for the car show. no promisses though
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this is why i was wondering how to take it off and powder coat it
this is my buddies srt-4 that he just got done with this guy in festus. i am wanting some what of the same set up, but in an electric blue with a smoke hint. any step by step instructions or assistance would be great when the time comes.
this is my buddies srt-4 that he just got done with this guy in festus. i am wanting some what of the same set up, but in an electric blue with a smoke hint. any step by step instructions or assistance would be great when the time comes.
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Originally Posted by ryanfeldman,Jul 24 2007, 08:47 PM
this is why i was wondering how to take it off and powder coat it
this is my buddies srt-4 that he just got done with this guy in festus. i am wanting some what of the same set up, but in an electric blue with a smoke hint. any step by step instructions or assistance would be great when the time comes.
this is my buddies srt-4 that he just got done with this guy in festus. i am wanting some what of the same set up, but in an electric blue with a smoke hint. any step by step instructions or assistance would be great when the time comes.
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Originally Posted by Hondassport,Jul 25 2007, 08:07 AM
Thereis a DIYHerewith Pics
as far as quotes, this is what he quoted me and here is his site.
$95 for the valve cover (red portion only)
$45 for the insert if you want it coated (the portion with the lettering)
$35 for the heat shield
$50 for the CAI
That does not include disassembly or installation, that would be $50 an
hour via me, or you can bring the parts in loose.
The site is http://www.jmbperformance.com/store/ and you can see all of the colors that he can provide.
