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Old Apr 27, 2019 | 08:24 AM
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I need some advice. My van has been sitting for a couple of years. The inside of the valve covers has a rust spot at the filler tube. It dropped on to the roller rockers for sure. I most likely cranked it. What is the best course of action? My advice get the aluminum covers.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2019 | 09:01 AM
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Pull 'em off, clean 'em up, and reinstall.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2019 | 09:25 AM
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The aluminum roller rockers have me worried with all the gaps. I guess I'll plug the channels and use lots of wd40 then inspect while cleaning the rocker arms. Murphy's law!
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Old Apr 27, 2019 | 09:29 AM
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WD-40 really doesn't do much for rust. PB Blaster is a better choice.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2019 | 09:33 AM
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I need to put more air in the PB can it ran out of air. My wd 40 is in a spray bottle?
 
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Old Apr 27, 2019 | 07:06 PM
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Put more air in the can??? Do you can your own?? I just bought a gallon can of PB, and use old window cleaner spray bottles.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2019 | 07:25 PM
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I​​​​​​'m using a tire valve to put a little air back in the can.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2019 | 07:36 PM
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I use a tire stem over the can opening and add a little air pressure. Not too much just enough.
 
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Pics??
 
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A photo of this or the rust?
 
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