Re: [tech] stuck valve cover

[Gerry Reichelt <reichelt@zoom1.telepath.com>]

At 04:00 AM 12/6/98 -0700, Benton Yoshida wrote:
>	Noticed an ever increasing amount of oil leaking from the valve
>cover so I decided to change it after changing my oil.  After removing all
>of the 10mm nuts, I can't get the cover off.  Then I notice blue gasket
>sealer where the excess had oozed through the stud holes.  I tried to
>gently pry up a corner with a screwdriver but it doesn't budge.  Is there
>some way to unstick my cover?  I'm assuming that if I really lever on the
>cover to remove it, it will get warped and hence will never properly seal
>again.  Should I get a spare cover on hand for the worst case scenario?  If
>so, which cars will make acceptable donors?
>	Is a rubber/silicone(?) valve cover gasket available for my 1.7L EN
>motor (stock '81)?
     There is a rubber gasket set avail. Lasts a lot longer than cork. In
the past I've used a large rubber mallet to the raised sides of the cover
to loosen it.

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