DIY:Valve cover removal + gasket installation

BATANG CITY JAIL · 12-17-2006, 03:22 AM

remove the three clips (green), only a white clips/inserts are holding that black cover on the top so u can just rip it gently... enough to unclip the whole thing.also unbolt the intake manifold cover use

use 10mm to remove the 5 bolt (green)holding the heatshield,
use 12mm to remove the 4 bolt (yellow)

then just pull the heatshield

use 10mm to remove the cover.

remove the two 10mm bolts that holding the ignition coil, then unclip the wire connector then pull out the ignition coil.
unplugg the connector(yellow) take the hose out, use 10mm socket to remove the bracket.

use 10mm socket to remove all 6 botls.

take off the dipstick and the oil cap, then remove the 6 metal and rubber washer/gasket using your finger.

simply just pull the valvecover off.

clean the surface and scrape the remaining sealant.

clean the valvecover and put the new gasket, put a sealant on the every side and curvy edge of the valvecover.

installation: reverse the removal for installation.
7.4 ft/lb of TQ on the valvecover bolts.
88.5 in/lb of TQ on the valvecover bolts.

good luck.

***pogi666ako*** · 12-17-2006, 04:18 AM

I've taken mine off a few times, thing is a PITA...
you dont need to remove the oil cap btw, just the dipstick

si4fun · 12-17-2006, 02:14 PM

nice write up and good pics!!

BATANG CITY JAIL · 12-17-2006, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pogi666ako

I've taken mine off a few times, thing is a PITA...
you dont need to remove the oil cap btw, just the dipstick

hehe..i just firgure it out...i have to celan it too BTW...

**Nomar06** · 12-17-2006, 09:39 PM

Good write up!!!!

Why did you take it off? Replaced with a different one?

BATANG CITY JAIL · 12-17-2006, 10:56 PM

it was leaking at the manifold side...

blueroadster · 12-18-2006, 09:15 AM

Great writeup!

taste · 12-20-2006, 12:44 PM

I must spread some rep before giving it to BATANG CITY JAIL again.

Nice write-up.

GALAXY~SI · 12-20-2006, 01:13 PM

nice write + rep will use this when i need to swap valve covers.

is this gonna be sticky

Htuner34 · 12-20-2006, 02:11 PM

nice write up +rep. That'll come in handy here in about a week or two

**sickyute** · 12-21-2006, 01:20 AM

repped.
bump too.

**NBPRudy** · 12-21-2006, 10:24 AM

Great write up BCJ!

HoNdA06 · 12-21-2006, 10:32 AM

Thanks allot brah, got to change mines, oil is leaking on the front right edge, I found a grayish colored piece of rubber sealant sticking out and oil leaking from it. I am glad to have found this. Thanks.

**ImTheVoiceOfGod** · 12-21-2006, 01:11 PM

+1 Good job on the write up and pics. Makes me want to take mine off just to do it!

Black Si · 12-21-2006, 01:13 PM

Nice write up dude...

blaznhot_23 · 12-21-2006, 02:41 PM

great work...

sweger · 02-07-2007, 09:10 AM

subscribed

StLVtec · 02-21-2007, 09:19 PM

nice write up. would you guys recomend getting a new gasket i only have 740 miles on the car, im putting my jdm valve cover on this weekend.

BATANG CITY JAIL · 02-21-2007, 09:29 PM

nah... just make sure you get the gasket sealant and put it on every edge of the valve cover and make sure you clean/take off the old ones...

cas909 · 03-04-2007, 04:43 AM

I just replaced my stock cover with the jdm one but i tightened the front right valve cover bolt too tight and the bolt snapped. (i applied 7.5 lbs of torque). I was able to barely put it on but without the metal cover thing that goes over the bushing. im afraid that it wont seal right since that one bolt broke off. anyone got suggestions. also how would i even replace it.

12-17-2006, 03:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
BATANG CITY JAIL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Durham, NC..£╖╒◙o├æ Posts: 8,327 iTrader: 10 / 100%	DIY:Valve cover removal + gasket installation remove the three clips (green), only a white clips/inserts are holding that black cover on the top so u can just rip it gently... enough to unclip the whole thing.also unbolt the intake manifold cover use use 10mm to remove the 5 bolt (green)holding the heatshield, use 12mm to remove the 4 bolt (yellow) then just pull the heatshield use 10mm to remove the cover. remove the two 10mm bolts that holding the ignition coil, then unclip the wire connector then pull out the ignition coil. unplugg the connector(yellow) take the hose out, use 10mm socket to remove the bracket. use 10mm socket to remove all 6 botls. take off the dipstick and the oil cap, then remove the 6 metal and rubber washer/gasket using your finger. simply just pull the valvecover off. clean the surface and scrape the remaining sealant. clean the valvecover and put the new gasket, put a sealant on the every side and curvy edge of the valvecover. installation: reverse the removal for installation. 7.4 ft/lb of TQ on the valvecover bolts. 88.5 in/lb of TQ on the valvecover bolts. good luck. Last edited by BATANG CITY JAIL; 07-21-2007 at 10:44 AM.

12-17-2006, 09:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nomar06 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 27 Posts: 26,228 iTrader: 8 / 100%	Good write up!!!! Why did you take it off? Replaced with a different one? __________________

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sickyute Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl Age: 28 Posts: 9,471 Marvie iTrader: 12 / 100%	repped. bump too. __________________ Shift when it blinks! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2640940 FA5 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2216565 FG2

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12-17-2006, 04:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
*pogi666ako* Im Pogi...Ur Not Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 4,271 Pogi iTrader: 5 / 100%	I've taken mine off a few times, thing is a PITA... you dont need to remove the oil cap btw, just the dipstick

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si4fun Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chi-Town Posts: 226 iTrader: 0 / 0%	nice write up and good pics!!

12-17-2006, 10:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
BATANG CITY JAIL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Durham, NC..£╖╒◙o├æ Posts: 8,327 iTrader: 10 / 100%	it was leaking at the manifold side...

12-18-2006, 09:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
blueroadster Senior Member Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,573 iTrader: 7 / 100%	Great writeup!

12-20-2006, 12:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
taste Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Atlanta Age: 39 Posts: 168 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I must spread some rep before giving it to BATANG CITY JAIL again. Nice write-up.

12-20-2006, 01:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
GALAXY~SI Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chester NY Age: 20 Posts: 11,758 Kurt iTrader: 17 / 100%	nice write + rep will use this when i need to swap valve covers. is this gonna be sticky

12-20-2006, 02:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
Htuner34 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arkansas Age: 24 Posts: 1,903 Phil iTrader: 7 / 100%	nice write up +rep. That'll come in handy here in about a week or two

12-21-2006, 10:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
NBPRudy Holy Crap!!!™ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 46,669 Randy iTrader: 45 / 100%	Great write up BCJ!

12-21-2006, 10:32 AM	#13 (permalink)
HoNdA06 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virgin Islands Age: 30 Posts: 350 Luis H. Casanova Jr. iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks allot brah, got to change mines, oil is leaking on the front right edge, I found a grayish colored piece of rubber sealant sticking out and oil leaking from it. I am glad to have found this. Thanks.

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ImTheVoiceOfGod Soup-R-Charged! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal Age: 27 Posts: 29,974 Corsport Fanboi iTrader: 18 / 100%	+1 Good job on the write up and pics. Makes me want to take mine off just to do it!

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Black Si Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: gay town usa Age: 72 Posts: 190 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Nice write up dude...

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blaznhot_23 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 661, CA Posts: 8,044 MS Motorsports kicks ass!!! iTrader: 9 / 100%	great work...

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StLVtec Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: st.louis Posts: 958 iTrader: 7 / 100%	nice write up. would you guys recomend getting a new gasket i only have 740 miles on the car, im putting my jdm valve cover on this weekend.

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BATANG CITY JAIL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Durham, NC..£╖╒◙o├æ Posts: 8,327 iTrader: 10 / 100%	nah... just make sure you get the gasket sealant and put it on every edge of the valve cover and make sure you clean/take off the old ones...

03-04-2007, 04:43 AM	#20 (permalink)
cas909 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 129 iTrader: 3 / 100%	I just replaced my stock cover with the jdm one but i tightened the front right valve cover bolt too tight and the bolt snapped. (i applied 7.5 lbs of torque). I was able to barely put it on but without the metal cover thing that goes over the bushing. im afraid that it wont seal right since that one bolt broke off. anyone got suggestions. also how would i even replace it.

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