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| aeginc77 |
 Jun 7 2023, 12:19 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 29-April 15 From: United States Member No.: 18,682 Region Association: None  |
I have never tried to remove the valve covers on my 914. It looks nearly impossible w/o removing exhaust or heat exchangers. Does anyone have any suggestions or techniques as to how to do this?
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| parrish911 |
Jun 7 2023, 12:40 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 35 Joined: 27-April 06 Member No.: 5,939 Region Association: South East States |
I use screwdrivers to pry downward on the spring clip holding the cover in place. Be sure to pry it down so it is below the bottom of the valve cover. You may need to use the screwdriver to gently pry the cover away from the head. Then, I will slide the cover towards to back of the car until I have clearance to maneuver it around the heat exchanger.
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| NARP74 |
Jun 7 2023, 01:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,063 Joined: 29-July 20 From: Colorado, USA, Earth Member No.: 24,549 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
There is a stuck cover post on here, still active that has plenty of suggestion in it.
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| emerygt350 |
Jun 7 2023, 02:23 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,096 Joined: 20-July 21 From: Upstate, NY Member No.: 25,740 Region Association: North East States |
Yes, one of the better suggestions is to wrap a rag around the bale and pull down on the rag while prying with the screw driver. Real easy after the first go.
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| Highland |
Jun 7 2023, 02:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 513 Joined: 8-August 11 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 13,418 Region Association: Southern California |
Rag and I pry from the side. I can't get enough clearance (because of the heat exchanger) if I pry from the center.
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| mgphoto |
Jun 7 2023, 02:36 PM
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"If there is a mistake it will find me" Group: Members Posts: 1,339 Joined: 1-April 09 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 10,225 Region Association: Southern California |
Use a large screwdriver or prybar where the bail pivots on rear of the heads, leverage the bail out of the hole, remove it from both sides.
When replacing make sure the angle of the bail is downward, it is not symmetrical, and place both sides of the bail in their respective holes, leave it in the lowest position, install the valve cover and pry the bail up till it snaps into place. |
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