For the guys that have removed their valve cover.....is it very difficult?

I just noticed that modernperformance has powdercoated valve covers....thinking about getting one. Just wanted sure how hard it is to remove and install. Any info would be great

 

I would assume the LNF is like any other ecotec valve cover. Undo the bolts, undo the grounding strap and use the pry tabs to your advantage with a flat head screw driver. It basically pops off

 

sounds easy enough

 

It really is. It might be a little sticky getting it off but it's pretty straight forward

 

The only issue is taking the breather line or whatever it is off the back. You need a special tool to do it but theres not enough room to get it back there. But theres other ways to get it off, just kinda a pain in the ass.

 

yeah the breather line is the hardest if you don't have the right tools

 

Man if you can't take off a valve cover you should probably never go near a car.....

 

I used a pair of pliers and took mine off just fine. I don't know if the lsj is different from the LNF but the hose clamps should be the same

 

No there not the same, the lnf uses similar to the gas line connections if you know what Im takin about lol

 

Don't forget the bolts in the center.

 

A picture would help lol

 

I already cut the hell out of that stupid line....

I installed an MPx catch can...which required to take it off. If I ever need to get another line...I'll just buy one.

Anyhow, I just wanted to make sure taking the valve cover off was pretty easy...and it sounds like it is. Also...another member told me to get ahold of "Powell" about getting a powdercoated valve cover. You guys know who "Powell" is?

 

http://www.powellraceshop.com/
John did the time attack cobalt and is on here. I think his name here is qwikredline

 

You need the tool or make one to remove the line that go to the turbo, or just remove the bolt on the turbo, but you will still have the line connected on the valve cover...

Other than that its just getting stuff out of the way to remove the valve cover

 

got'er on





Can't wait till spring gets here so I can go through and detail/paint everything else...

 

rofl, i'm sitting here like "how does he have that much room above the Valve Cover for an intake...then I saw signature.

looks good. one day i may spray mine a wrinkle red or something trendy like all the cool kids.

 

yup its easy but i did my upper ic pipe and zzp intake tube at the same time so made it even easier lol

bolts coils and then removing that line on the back is the biatch if you buy from john powell tho like i did he sends u new line and the tool too

dont lose any lil orings either lol

 

Looks good Shawn!!

robk