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1. [Tigers] Valve Cover Removal (score: 1): Author: "hallmotors" <hallmotors@cox.net>; Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2014 10:46:37 -0500; I have an oil leak from the passenger bank valve cover onto the exhaust manifold (toward the back, say above about at the #3 or #4 cylinder location) and thus need to remove the valve cover to instal; /html/tigers/2014-11/msg00000.html (9,317 bytes)
2. Re: [Tigers] Valve Cover Removal (score: 1): Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.com>; Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2014 12:28:26 -0400; Brad Check to see if there is some debris in that Allen head - use some compressed air to blow it clear - then see if the Allen wrench fits better and you are able to turn it out. You should check al; /html/tigers/2014-11/msg00001.html (11,452 bytes)
3. Re: [Tigers] Valve Cover Removal (score: 1): Author: "Dave Munroe" <dave@munroe.ca>; Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2014 14:21:12 -0300; Hi Brad : Condolences. I have the similar alloy valve covers that have Tiger on them. I had an exhaust manifold bolt spit out on the driver's side, (you are lucky your leak is on the pass. side!) and; /html/tigers/2014-11/msg00002.html (12,714 bytes)
4. Re: [Tigers] Valve Cover Removal (score: 1): Author: Tom Parker <tkparker1941@gmail.com>; Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2014 13:47:10 -0400; I put SS "Cobra" valve covers on my Mark 2 with allen screws. I have to lower the rear of the engine (remove the frame bolts from the transmission rear mount, with a jack under the mount and lower sl; /html/tigers/2014-11/msg00003.html (14,863 bytes)
5. Re: [Tigers] Valve Cover Removal (score: 1): Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.com>; Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2014 14:16:45 -0400; Also, a good trick with Small block Ford valve cover gaskets is not to tighten up the cover bolts too much. Barely finger tight and a bit is enough. The steel covers distort easily and rise up almost; /html/tigers/2014-11/msg00004.html (9,923 bytes)
6. Re: [Tigers] Valve Cover Removal (score: 1): Author: "Dave Munroe" <dave@munroe.ca>; Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2014 16:18:24 -0300; Yeah, that's about right Ron, not 20-50 ft lb like some guys I know! Dave Also, a good trick with Small block Ford valve cover gaskets is not to tighten up the cover bolts too much. Barely finger tig; /html/tigers/2014-11/msg00005.html (10,062 bytes)
7. Re: [Tigers] Valve Cover Removal (score: 1): Author: genepadgett@comcast.net; Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2014 19:28:34 +0000 (UTC); As I remember it, I made up a special tool string. I actually cut off a straight piece of an allen wrench (the separate 90 degree bend type) and used it in combination with 1/4 inch drive swivel sock; /html/tigers/2014-11/msg00006.html (12,072 bytes)
8. Re: [Tigers] Valve Cover Removal (score: 1): Author: Cars <cars@wt-inc.com>; Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2014 14:44:28 -0600; The best trick I learned is where to use Allen heads and where to use standard bolts. Long lesson, I'm still learning. However I do know that valve covers should not have allens in the back bolts Jus; /html/tigers/2014-11/msg00007.html (14,308 bytes)
9. Re: [Tigers] Valve Cover Removal (score: 1): Author: Cars <cars@wt-inc.com>; Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2014 14:45:05 -0600; Also. Roller rockers make it a little tougher to get the covers off Sent from my mobile device your leak is on the pass. side!) and the gasket damaged on a trip, and couldn't get at it until I return; /html/tigers/2014-11/msg00008.html (14,124 bytes)
10. Re: [Tigers] Valve Cover Removal (score: 1): Author: "Kirk Smith" <twotigers@verizon.net>; Date: Sun, 02 Nov 2014 01:10:22 -0700; Confession- I leave that bolt out and haven't had any leaks on my valve covers...Kirk Also. Roller rockers make it a little tougher to get the covers off Sent from my mobile device your leak is on th; /html/tigers/2014-11/msg00009.html (15,095 bytes)
11. Re: [Tigers] Valve Cover Removal (score: 1): Author: ironbeast <ironbeast@comcast.net>; Date: Sun, 02 Nov 2014 07:47:13 -0500; You can definitely get it off without lowering the engine if B you haveB The stock rockers. I can't remember the exact sequence but I think you need to tip the cover to the side of the car rather tha; /html/tigers/2014-11/msg00010.html (15,510 bytes)
12. Re: [Tigers] Valve Cover Removal (score: 1): Author: "hallmotors" <hallmotors@cox.net>; Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2014 09:43:40 -0600; Thanks to all for your advice. Yesterday I was surprised to find that the problem location has a hex head bolt (only location on either bank that's not an allen head). It looks like I can get a wrenc; /html/tigers/2014-11/msg00012.html (11,383 bytes)
13. Re: [Tigers] Valve Cover Removal (score: 1): Author: "hallmotors" <hallmotors@cox.net>; Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2014 15:11:35 -0600; Follow-up: The LAT-8 valve cover came off pretty easy with little jockeying (rocker was luckily in a good position); that is after removing the following (whew!) - brake booster, PCV hose, generator,; /html/tigers/2014-11/msg00074.html (12,629 bytes)

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