anybody got a trick to doing this?
I dont want to take the HEs off if I don't have to....
is there a trick to popping the valve cover with a screwdriver with the HEs on?
I tried popping the sides, but that didnt work out?
b
Full Version: Okay, so how do i get the valve cover off
remove the H/E????
are you on crack???
you should be able to use a screwdriver, a wrench etc.....to provide leverage to pull the wire down....try the middle of the cover....
are you on crack???
you should be able to use a screwdriver, a wrench etc.....to provide leverage to pull the wire down....try the middle of the cover....
listen....
look at what i said...
a wrench might work...not much space though....
look at what i said...
a wrench might work...not much space though....
No trick, just the normal proceedure.
Reach down from above with a thick flat-bladed screwdriver THROUGH the bailwire... Pry DOWNWARD and the bail wire should slide down to the bottom of the valve cover. Then stick your screwdriver tip into the little hole on the corner of the valve cover and pull away from the head. Tada! It's off.
PS: Listen to what Mueller said... no need to take the HEs off.
Reach down from above with a thick flat-bladed screwdriver THROUGH the bailwire... Pry DOWNWARD and the bail wire should slide down to the bottom of the valve cover. Then stick your screwdriver tip into the little hole on the corner of the valve cover and pull away from the head. Tada! It's off.
PS: Listen to what Mueller said... no need to take the HEs off.
| QUOTE (Brando @ Oct 18 2005, 01:33 PM) |
| No trick, just the normal proceedure. Reach down from above with a thick flat-bladed screwdriver THROUGH the bailwire... Pry DOWNWARD and the bail wire should slide down to the bottom of the valve cover. Then stick your screwdriver tip into the little hole on the corner of the valve cover and pull away from the head. Tada! It's off. PS: Listen to what Mueller said... no need to take the HEs off. |
maybe my screwdriver is too big....
I have another one here....
b
| QUOTE (bd1308 @ Oct 18 2005, 12:33 PM) |
| listen.... look at what i said... a wrench might work...not much space though.... |
I know there is not much space....you need to figure out how to get the wire to lift up and over the protrutions of the valve cover in order to get the wire to swing down.....
a wrench "will" work if you pick the right size and angle....how sad to be out-smarted by a valve cover
You can always take a shop rag, loop it around the bail, grab both ends, & pull down. 
| QUOTE (markb @ Oct 18 2005, 12:42 PM) |
| You can always take a shop rag, loop it around the bail, grab both ends, & pull down. |
i've used a claw hammer before as well....just make sure your head/face is out of the way when the wire finally comes loose
the handle works good for putting the wire back on.....
| QUOTE (markb @ Oct 18 2005, 12:42 PM) |
| You can always take a shop rag, loop it around the bail, grab both ends, & pull down. |
that is the method.....pull a shop rag thru the bail and jerk.
| QUOTE (markb @ Oct 18 2005, 12:42 PM) |
| You can always take a shop rag, loop it around the bail, grab both ends, & pull down. |
Hey, I like that ! Gonna try it next time.
what year is your car? the 75-76 HEs can be a PITA, but there is still room to work around them. just gotta get creative.
| QUOTE (Mueller @ Oct 18 2005, 01:41 PM) | ||
I know there is not much space....you need to figure out how to get the wire to lift up and over the protrutions of the valve cover in order to get the wire to swing down..... a wrench "will" work if you pick the right size and angle....how sad to be out-smarted by a valve cover |
it's too damn hot outside, i'm on gravel, and i have oil dripping on my face and mouth.
plus my friend was bitching about the heat....
b
If the bails are installed upside down, and you can't believe how many I see that way, the cover won't come off without removing the bail. I insert a medium sized screwdriver from the bottom, and pry the bail out and down. Installation is the reverse. As you view the bail, it should dish upward from the pivot point. The Cap'n
VW symbol upside-down, correct cap'n?
b
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| QUOTE (bd1308 @ Oct 18 2005, 12:57 PM) |
| it's too damn hot outside, i'm on gravel, and i have oil dripping on my face and mouth. plus my friend was bitching about the heat.... b |
Ahhh...the taste of decayed dinos
Welcome to the wonderful world of car repair and maintenance.One key......keep your mouth shut and wear safety glasses
Tell your friend if he can't take the heat to go home.
| QUOTE (bd1308 @ Oct 18 2005, 12:00 PM) |
| VW symbol upside-down, correct cap'n? b |
Emblem? I never looked. The cover goes on with the tab at the bottom, the little vent looking thing at the top. It's the BAILS that you MUST have on right side up. The Cap'n
| QUOTE (bd1308 @ Oct 18 2005, 12:57 PM) |
| it's too damn hot outside, i'm on gravel, and i have oil dripping on my face and mouth. plus my friend was bitching about the heat.... b |
Maybe give it a try in the middle of the night ?
| QUOTE (Cabasa @ Oct 18 2005, 12:27 PM) |
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| QUOTE (bd1308 @ Oct 18 2005, 12:36 PM) |
| maybe my screwdriver is too big.... |
no one ever told me my driver was too big
ya'll crack me up....Cap'n the VW emblem goes upside down...looks like M something
M
^ <-----that's what it looks like
anyway, all valves are adjusted....lost one pair of jeans and a mercedes shirt.....
Now i still have some tap tap noise, which i think is due to me being conservative with the valve adjust.....now on to carb fine tuning.
OH and apparently the head sucked in the gasket...it was wierd....and on the other side it moved pretty far over.....so there's my oil burning problem....
AA, my driver was simply, too big......
thanks guys!
b
i pull HE's to change my alternator belt.
| QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Oct 18 2005, 05:02 PM) |
| i pull HE's to change my alternator belt. |
yeah funny
| QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Oct 18 2005, 04:02 PM) |
| i pull HE's to change my alternator belt. |
Really? I've only needed to do it when I am trying to fix my leaky tail light housings.
flame away...i'm off to get cleaned off.
| QUOTE (Headrage @ Oct 18 2005, 04:10 PM) | ||
Really? I've only needed to do it when I am trying to fix my leaky tail light housings. |
i had to cut a hole in my firewall to get the headlights to work too!
| QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Oct 18 2005, 04:16 PM) | ||||
i had to cut a hole in my firewall to get the headlights to work too! |
pop 'em up with yer tootsies huh?
| QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Oct 18 2005, 04:16 PM) |
| i had to cut a hole in my firewall to get the headlights to work too! |
How dumb are you????
Everyone knows you just need to put the fuild in that channel between the seats! Duh!
| QUOTE (Grimstead @ Oct 18 2005, 04:57 PM) | ||
How dumb are you???? Everyone knows you just need to put the fuild in that channel between the seats! Duh! |
doh! so your telling me i can check my blinker fluid from inside too?
You guys are funny. You should not ride him so much. hes a young guy learning to work on his car.
Back in my high school days my friend said he was going to change the oil in his Chevy. Stopped by a little later to check on his progress. Found that he had removed the oil pan still full of oil! I asked didnt you see the drain plug? He said what is a drain plug?
When you stop learning its time to die
David
Back in my high school days my friend said he was going to change the oil in his Chevy. Stopped by a little later to check on his progress. Found that he had removed the oil pan still full of oil! I asked didnt you see the drain plug? He said what is a drain plug?
When you stop learning its time to die
David
Bumper bolts are easy..
Using:
Telekinesis.. Ask Aaron how... he's writing a book about it with a forward from Slits.
MattR
Using:
Telekinesis.. Ask Aaron how... he's writing a book about it with a forward from Slits.
MattR
Miles,
have you tried a Dremel?
I DON'T speak from experience on this, just speculation....those little Dremels will cut through everything....
have you tried a Dremel?
I DON'T speak from experience on this, just speculation....those little Dremels will cut through everything....
why the hell ASK me to sell my car...?
I'm keeping it AND the parts car and there's nada anyone can do....
everybody needs to chill out...stop ribbing me.
If you all don't want me here, i'll go to pelican....this is rediculous (sp)
oh and before I get a mouthfull from you-know-who....
YES I KNOW THE ABOVE WORD IS SPELLED WRONG. i'm not a english major.
it could be worse, I could not give a damn and not work at anything and have you all pay for my living.....
b
I'm keeping it AND the parts car and there's nada anyone can do....
everybody needs to chill out...stop ribbing me.
If you all don't want me here, i'll go to pelican....this is rediculous (sp)
oh and before I get a mouthfull from you-know-who....
YES I KNOW THE ABOVE WORD IS SPELLED WRONG. i'm not a english major.
it could be worse, I could not give a damn and not work at anything and have you all pay for my living.....
b
| QUOTE (bd1308 @ Oct 18 2005, 06:32 PM) |
| i'll go to pelican... |
Really?
| QUOTE (Headrage @ Oct 18 2005, 07:55 PM) | ||
Really? |
fine.
see ya all
I guess i'll see some of you all at FFC if I end up actually making it.
damn, did he really leave 
| QUOTE (bd1308 @ Oct 18 2005, 11:57 AM) | ||||
it's too damn hot outside, i'm on gravel, and i have oil dripping on my face and mouth. plus my friend was bitching about the heat.... b |
that sounds better than the rainy weather we're getting in SoCal
| QUOTE (bd1308 @ Oct 18 2005, 06:57 PM) | ||||
fine. see ya all I guess i'll see some of you all at FFC if I end up actually making it. |
Don't go!
Just tell us to F off and get over it. I know for a fact that the majority of the guys in the post are just goofing off and it has nothing to do with you personally. I myself hear it from Aaron all the time.
So in the memorable words of Gandhi "Don't hate the playa, hate the Game"
| QUOTE (Grimstead @ Oct 18 2005, 08:28 PM) | ||||||
Don't go! Just tell us to F off and get over it. I know for a fact that the majority of the guys in the post are just goofing off and it has nothing to do with you personally. I myself hear it from Aaron all the time. So in the memorable words of Gandhi "Don't hate the playa, hate the Game" |
werd.
Britt. chill out. look at all the ribbing i get.... hey, at least people in canada dont think your gay......
take a chill pil and have at it right back.
its funny. LAUGH
Lets all take a lesson from Earl.......karma. I made my own list, #126 made fun of Britt. 
| QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Oct 18 2005, 08:51 PM) |
| hey, at least people in canada dont think your gay...... |
I owe you for that one
| QUOTE (Grimstead @ Oct 18 2005, 09:38 PM) | ||
I owe you for that one |
a sierra nevada is proper pennance
| QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Oct 18 2005, 08:39 PM) | ||||
a sierra nevada is proper pennance |
I would recommend something stronger then that Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaron......would n't you say so ????
| QUOTE (Alison Baker @ Oct 18 2005, 09:51 PM) | ||||||
I would recommend something stronger then that Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaron......would n't you say so ???? |
<---- bad memories 
Martin and I WILL BUY YOU SOME Of these aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaron ..................Yeah Baby
Wow Britt, way to take a joke.
Suck it up, crack a few back, and live life.
Suck it up, crack a few back, and live life.
| QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Oct 18 2005, 08:51 PM) |
| Britt. chill out. look at all the ribbing i get.... |
Aaron: Ribbed for your pleasure!
(I don't normally take part in the Aaron bashing, but I couldn't pass that up)
| QUOTE (bondo @ Oct 18 2005, 11:31 PM) | ||
Aaron: Ribbed for your pleasure! (I don't normally take part in the Aaron bashing, but I couldn't pass that up) |
best one yet.
| QUOTE (bondo @ Oct 18 2005, 10:31 PM) | ||
Aaron: Ribbed for your pleasure! |
I heard he was circumsised...
| QUOTE (Alison Baker @ Oct 18 2005, 09:51 PM) | ||||||
I would recommend something stronger then that Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaron......would n't you say so ???? |
That's it!
A man has to put his foot down somwhere and for me it is when (I walk) people start bashing my Beer!
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