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On Sun, 07 Jan 2007 17:50:18 +0000, Danny G. wrote:
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> "Hachiroku ????" <Trueno@AE86.gts> wrote in message
> news:wdzmh.3049$T%3.1606@trndny08...[color=green]
>> Trying to get access to the spark plugs. I have the air inlet tubes off,
>> have removed the bolts and part of the bracing for the metal part of the
>> intake. So far, so good. But I can see there's one bolt on the intake
>> I'm going to need a "Universal Joint" type extension for. Anything else?
>> I can't SEE the bolt on the other side...how the hell do I get to it?
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>> Also, I have leaking valve cover gaskets, so I want to replace those
>> since I'm going to have 1/3 of the top of the engine off...any tips,
>> hints or suggestions?
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>> In other words....HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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> Might be to late but just leave the throttle body bolts alone and remove
> both parts at the plenum chamber. There should be 4 bolts, 2 nuts and a
> couple brackets.[/color]

I took the TB out...seemed easier, all in all...

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> A shop vac works for sucking all the oil and crud that's around the plugs
> and BE SURE TO USE lock tight on all the head cover screws or they will
> not stay tight.[/color]

Yeah, I'm going to make up a 'double boiler' using an old mayonnaise jar
so I'm not sucking oil into the vac. I was thinking Lok-Tite or Stainless
bolts.


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> One other thing I learned the hard way is: make sure the head cover #3
> (center piece) has a water tight seal.
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> Dan[/color]


Found this out the first time I washed the engine, with 20 minutes to go
before the shop closed, and it took 35 to start the car...