I would like to get my valve covers painted. Are there any tricks to removing and replacing these with the engine in the car? Things sure look tight in some places. I am pretty sure I could wiggle them out, but a touch worried about lining up the gaskets and cover while everything goes back in. Any expereince out there that you care to share? Thanks........
It's a pretty easy job once you remove a few of the things that are in the way. Left side is particularly easy, it really helps to remove wheels and inner fenders and work through there.
Thanks guys. I was planning on pulling the inner fenders. Nice to confirm that is the preferred way. Did you remove the air intake covers when you pulled the valve covers? or can I get them off without disturbing that part?
My #1 and #2 spark plug wells exhibit a bit of oil suggesting the valve cover spark O rings are leaking. From what I have read, I am not excited about the prospect of tearing a cam seal O ring once inside? I could wait until next year when I am planning an engine out? The car is running as good as ever, but scanner says bank 1 LTFT a little high at 14 suggesting some sort of vacuum leak. Just completed clutch/flywheel rebuilt and axle boots and thought I might have dislodged something, but cannot find anything obvious. I expected an OBD code to show, particularly O2 sensor, but no codes thrown. Is it possible that a spark plug O ring could allow air into the engine and cause higher fuel trims?
