Painting valve covers and intake, help and photos needed.

brharris777 · December 28th, 2010, 04:26 AM

I recently started removing my valve covers and upper intake so i could clean and liven them up a bit, im thinking about doing black and getting a set of chrome spark plug covers, but mostly because i have nothing else to do and the winter months without playing with my car are driving me nuts. i am having some trouble getting the passenger side valve cover off. If anyone has done this on car please throw me some pointers on how to get that little buggah off. Also if anyone has done this please post some pictures of your engine bay.

mustangman57 · January 1st, 2011, 09:39 AM

it sucks but your going to have to discharge the a/c lines and move them out of the way then remove the coil bracket it is still a pain in the ass but there is just barely enough clearance to maneuver it our of the way. good luck but.

mustangman57 · January 1st, 2011, 09:42 AM

ps. the last time i pulled my valve covers i accidentally nicked the cam retainer and it moved the gasket out and caused an annoying ass leak right onto my header. a 550hp smocking cobra just doesnt look right lol.

brharris777 · January 1st, 2011, 02:12 PM

i actually got them off without discharging the a/c, it took some careful jacking and two broken motor mounts that actually helped me out.i removed the fuel lines and the heater core hoses and then jacked up on the oil pan making just enough clearance.

mustangman57 · January 1st, 2011, 02:27 PM

good deal then lol. im actually getting mine powder coated but luckily i had a head gasket blow on me with only a month left on my warranty from my job (i installed the motor there and it came with 12months 12k miles) so my car is in the air and my motor is on the ground. made removing the valve covers easier. im killing 4 birds with one stone.(1) "c" head conversion, (2) powder coated valve covers with (3) AN bungs welded to them (4) and setting my self up for an eaton swap next tax return. good luck with your project.

P.S- while my motor was out i put in my solid motor mounts. i have an extra set of polyurethane left over from that swap. they only have about 3k miles on them. if your interested shoot me a PM and we can work out a deal. since yours are shot.

LGHTNG02GT · January 2nd, 2011, 12:16 AM

this what you are looking for?

props to you for getting those valve covers off with the motor still in the car. that had to be a real bugger for sure. i cant imagine what it took to get the drivers side off with the master cylinder/hydro boost right there.

mustangman57 · January 2nd, 2011, 12:57 AM

nice engine bay bud! i love a CLEAN swap!

LGHTNG02GT · January 2nd, 2011, 01:09 AM

Originally Posted by mustangman57

nice engine bay bud! i love a CLEAN swap!

thank you!!

real shortly the EGR will be going out the door because i think its ugly haha.

other than that, i recently added a BBK cold air intake to it.

Calogero6685 · January 2nd, 2011, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by LGHTNG02GT

this what you are looking for?

props to you for getting those valve covers off with the motor still in the car. that had to be a real bugger for sure. i cant imagine what it took to get the drivers side off with the master cylinder/hydro boost right there.

Very nice!

...now detail my engine compartment...
-drops $50-

Barricade · January 2nd, 2011, 08:31 AM

now thats gorgeous!!! PROPS!!!

December 28th, 2010, 04:26 AM	#1
brharris777 Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bismarck ND Posts: 1,918 iTrader: 0 reviews	Painting valve covers and intake, help and photos needed. I recently started removing my valve covers and upper intake so i could clean and liven them up a bit, im thinking about doing black and getting a set of chrome spark plug covers, but mostly because i have nothing else to do and the winter months without playing with my car are driving me nuts. i am having some trouble getting the passenger side valve cover off. If anyone has done this on car please throw me some pointers on how to get that little buggah off. Also if anyone has done this please post some pictures of your engine bay. __________________ " When in doubt, go flat out"- Colin McRae MM Cobra Club #76 MM Cleavage Club #14 285 CREW #8

January 1st, 2011, 09:39 AM	#2
mustangman57 Regular Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 184 iTrader: 0 reviews	it sucks but your going to have to discharge the a/c lines and move them out of the way then remove the coil bracket it is still a pain in the ass but there is just barely enough clearance to maneuver it our of the way. good luck but. __________________ 96 mystic Cobra, 96 block, .20 over CP forged flat tops (9.5:1 comp), Manly Rods, 03 Cobra crank, Comp Stg2 Blower Cams, Ported B-heads, Spec Fly Wheel, Spec Stage 3 clutch (soon to be a stage 4 ), T-trim @15 Psi, Front Mount, 537 with belt slip

January 1st, 2011, 09:42 AM	#3
mustangman57 Regular Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 184 iTrader: 0 reviews	ps. the last time i pulled my valve covers i accidentally nicked the cam retainer and it moved the gasket out and caused an annoying ass leak right onto my header. a 550hp smocking cobra just doesnt look right lol. __________________ 96 mystic Cobra, 96 block, .20 over CP forged flat tops (9.5:1 comp), Manly Rods, 03 Cobra crank, Comp Stg2 Blower Cams, Ported B-heads, Spec Fly Wheel, Spec Stage 3 clutch (soon to be a stage 4 ), T-trim @15 Psi, Front Mount, 537 with belt slip

January 1st, 2011, 02:12 PM	#4
brharris777 Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bismarck ND Posts: 1,918 iTrader: 0 reviews	i actually got them off without discharging the a/c, it took some careful jacking and two broken motor mounts that actually helped me out.i removed the fuel lines and the heater core hoses and then jacked up on the oil pan making just enough clearance. __________________ " When in doubt, go flat out"- Colin McRae MM Cobra Club #76 MM Cleavage Club #14 285 CREW #8

January 1st, 2011, 02:27 PM	#5
mustangman57 Regular Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 184 iTrader: 0 reviews	good deal then lol. im actually getting mine powder coated but luckily i had a head gasket blow on me with only a month left on my warranty from my job (i installed the motor there and it came with 12months 12k miles) so my car is in the air and my motor is on the ground. made removing the valve covers easier. im killing 4 birds with one stone.(1) "c" head conversion, (2) powder coated valve covers with (3) AN bungs welded to them (4) and setting my self up for an eaton swap next tax return. good luck with your project. P.S- while my motor was out i put in my solid motor mounts. i have an extra set of polyurethane left over from that swap. they only have about 3k miles on them. if your interested shoot me a PM and we can work out a deal. since yours are shot. __________________ 96 mystic Cobra, 96 block, .20 over CP forged flat tops (9.5:1 comp), Manly Rods, 03 Cobra crank, Comp Stg2 Blower Cams, Ported B-heads, Spec Fly Wheel, Spec Stage 3 clutch (soon to be a stage 4 ), T-trim @15 Psi, Front Mount, 537 with belt slip

January 2nd, 2011, 12:16 AM	#6
LGHTNG02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 4V swapped '02 GT (2v) 13.9@101 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: H~Town, PA Posts: 1,756 iTrader: 10 reviews	this what you are looking for? props to you for getting those valve covers off with the motor still in the car. that had to be a real bugger for sure. i cant imagine what it took to get the drivers side off with the master cylinder/hydro boost right there. __________________ BSD 100MPH Club YMR #8975 4v Swap and a little Purple Bottle MM Nitrous Club #7 MM Cobra Club #87

January 2nd, 2011, 12:57 AM	#7
mustangman57 Regular Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 184 iTrader: 0 reviews	nice engine bay bud! i love a CLEAN swap! __________________ 96 mystic Cobra, 96 block, .20 over CP forged flat tops (9.5:1 comp), Manly Rods, 03 Cobra crank, Comp Stg2 Blower Cams, Ported B-heads, Spec Fly Wheel, Spec Stage 3 clutch (soon to be a stage 4 ), T-trim @15 Psi, Front Mount, 537 with belt slip

January 2nd, 2011, 08:31 AM	#10
Barricade I Need To Post More... Decepticon Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Alamo Posts: 411 iTrader: 1 reviews	now thats gorgeous!!! PROPS!!! __________________ 643 Barricade, 06-108 S281E, 05 SY GT, 03 Azure Mach1

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