>On Sun, 24 Mar 2002 09:15:31 -0600 Marshall <mjruskin@SHAW.CA> writes: >> Hi Ben: >> I'm grateful you did this incredible site, and I don't care if your >> engine >> is dirty. >> I live in Winnipeg, so my engine's just like yours! >> Marshall > >On Sun, 24 Mar 2002 09:54:59 -0600, Stan wrote: >Ever have any valve covers rust through? >Stan > The retaining rod on the left valve cover (on my rusty/dirty engine here in Michigan) was rusted in place and when I went to change gaskets it broke off where it contacts the head in the hole. I had to spray and dig with a pick slowly at the hole to remove the nubs that were left. Then I wire brushed a hole into one of the valve covers in preparation for painting. That's when I ordered a new set of covers and retainers which is what I should have done to start with. Marty 85 GL |
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