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Rivillac
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| | Subject: Valve cover gaskets (Series I SC) Tue Dec 20, 2011 1:04 pm | |
| Looking at my engine, I have a question for those who have done the valve cover gaskets before. Would it be worth the hassle and gasket to remove the supercharger to get to the rear cover? | |
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AA
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| | Subject: Re: Valve cover gaskets (Series I SC) Tue Dec 20, 2011 1:49 pm | |
| On the Series II SC, we just remove the alternator and support brackets. The rear cover should come off. You may need to remove the fuel rail. Series I SC could be different, but I doubt it. _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^  '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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AA
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| | Subject: Re: Valve cover gaskets (Series I SC) Wed Dec 21, 2011 4:58 pm | |
| So were you able to install the gasket easily without removing the blower? _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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Rivillac
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| | Subject: Re: Valve cover gaskets (Series I SC) Wed Dec 21, 2011 5:27 pm | |
| Yes. Once I got the fuel rail, wiring harness, and alternator out of the way, it was not too bad. The hardest part was holding the p/s line up out of the way to remove and install the cover. I even think the fuel rail wasn't absoulutely necessary to remove, but it made a lot of extra room to move the harness around. | |
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RidzRiv
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| | Subject: Re: Valve cover gaskets (Series I SC) Wed Apr 25, 2012 5:18 pm | |
| Does anyone know the torque specs for a the valve covers on a 95 L67? | |
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Karma
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| | Subject: Re: Valve cover gaskets (Series I SC) Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:23 pm | |
| My FSM is at the shop, but IIRC its 89 inch/lbs. _________________  | |
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RidzRiv
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| | Subject: Re: Valve cover gaskets (Series I SC) Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:47 pm | |
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RidzRiv
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| | Subject: Re: Valve cover gaskets (Series I SC) Mon Jun 18, 2012 11:32 am | |
| I am going to try to tackle the rear valve cover gasket today. So will i have to completely remove my belts and alternator? | |
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Karma
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| | Subject: Re: Valve cover gaskets (Series I SC) Mon Jun 18, 2012 12:16 pm | |
| The more you get out of the way the better. Keep in mind you need enough room to get the valve cover to clear the rockers(Moving straight off the head.), which is harder to do at the back. The alternator will need to come off so you can get in there, and IIRC the rear engine lift braket will need to be at least loosened.
The series one has a taller deck, so the rear valve cover is much less accessable than the series 2. I honestly find it easiest to pull the SC too if I'm needing to go messing around back there. But that job is only easy once you have done it once.
Edit: and as said above, those power steering lines are right in the way... _________________ | |
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chitown_riv98
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| | Subject: Re: Valve cover gaskets (Series I SC) Tue Jun 19, 2012 12:43 am | |
| I need to do my valve cover gaskets and I'm putting it off because of the back one. What should I torque the valve cover bolts at? Or can I just tighten it be eye?
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robotennis61
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| | Subject: Re: Valve cover gaskets (Series I SC) Tue Jun 19, 2012 12:49 am | |
| I tighten them to just tight in a criss cross pattern.never had any leaks. | |
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deekster_caddy
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| | Subject: Re: Valve cover gaskets (Series I SC) Tue Jun 19, 2012 11:18 am | |
| The official torque spec on VC bolts is very low, I think 11 or 12. If you use a 1/4 in ratchet and make them 'just tight', and crisscross like robo said, you should be fine. | |
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