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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 04:19 PM
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Default ASAP driver side valve cover.

In the process of installing cams, and I can't get the driver side valve cover off by any means. I'm out of ideas besides taking off the brake booster but that seems like way too much work. Any input is great!
 
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 04:29 PM
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loosen the PS pump and roatate it towards the battery
 
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 04:29 PM
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That 3 bolts right?
 
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 04:35 PM
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yeah. did you remove coils and fuel rail yet? the passanger side you gotta remove oil filler tube and remove the mounting bracket for the AC canister thing.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 04:37 PM
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I got the passenger side out just by moving the condenser over a little bit, and moving the fill tube a bit. the driver side I feel like im so close but its catching on the farthest part of the cam
 
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 04:40 PM
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with my magnesium covers we were able to twist them a little to clear the rear. with the coils and injectors gone it should be easy to remove. keep working it.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 04:41 PM
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Thanks a ton! I'll try to keep this posted
 
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 04:44 PM
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if you get stuck just give me a call, i tried callin a few minutes ago.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 05:25 PM
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Yeah my phone is on top of my toolbox and I had it on vibrate. What did you use for disconnecting the fuel line?
 
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you need a mopar fuel rail removal tool. make sure you are carefull b.c billy had it violently decompress when it was removed and shot gasoline in our faces and everything within a 10foot radius.
 
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