Replacing valve covers

Wh1t3F1sh · January 16th, 2012, 11:01 PM

Prob a stupid question, but how difficult is it to replace the valve covers on our cars? I've never touched that part of my engine dress-up, so im not sure how it goes. But anyway, I'm picking up some black/green valve covers in a few days and I think it will look great because the car is amazon green.

cschoening09 · January 16th, 2012, 11:10 PM

cake. they look buried but its easy. pull your air intake off, unplug your injectors and cops, pop the harness out of the way and a few other minor obstacles to remove. other than that each valve cover( actually a cam cover) should have 11 bolts if your motor is a romeo. otherwise 13 bolts. i had to lift the front of the cover up first and pull forward. it can be kinda tricky. they may seem stuck in there but its kind of a puzzle untill you figure out how to get them out. lol

mdb12002 · January 16th, 2012, 11:17 PM

Are there any gaskets that we need to replace when doing so? I am also thinking about getting a new pair of covers from AM. So basically just unbolt, and bolt back on?

cschoening09 · January 16th, 2012, 11:20 PM

technically i think they are supposed to be reusable as long as you clean everything up before reinstalling them. i did and had no leaks. but i was on a slim budget at the time. so i would suggest spendin the ten bucks or whatever for some good felpro's. and yes...off then back on. dont forget to plug everything back in though lol

cschoening09 · January 16th, 2012, 11:21 PM

also get some black rtv silicone to seal the spot where the timing cover meets the head. just squeeze a dab on there before you drop the covers back on. you should be able to see the exact spots from the factory where they used black silicone. its sticking out of the cover in the front and back of each cover.

cschoening09 · January 16th, 2012, 11:36 PM

i would probly torque them too. there is probly a sequence too i think. i dont have my manual on hand. but i sure a google search for you application will do just fine

January 16th, 2012, 11:01 PM	#1
Wh1t3F1sh Regular 2001 Mustang GT 13.65 @ 102.88 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 281 iTrader: 0 reviews	Replacing valve covers Prob a stupid question, but how difficult is it to replace the valve covers on our cars? I've never touched that part of my engine dress-up, so im not sure how it goes. But anyway, I'm picking up some black/green valve covers in a few days and I think it will look great because the car is amazon green. __________________ Amazon Green GT Everyone loves bolt-ons

January 16th, 2012, 11:10 PM	#2
cschoening09 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 9.30 @ 77mph-1/8th mile 2.2 60' Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Council Bluffs, IA Posts: 1,705 iTrader: 3 reviews	cake. they look buried but its easy. pull your air intake off, unplug your injectors and cops, pop the harness out of the way and a few other minor obstacles to remove. other than that each valve cover( actually a cam cover) should have 11 bolts if your motor is a romeo. otherwise 13 bolts. i had to lift the front of the cover up first and pull forward. it can be kinda tricky. they may seem stuck in there but its kind of a puzzle untill you figure out how to get them out. lol __________________ 01 GT. 5spd , 03-04 cobra clutch, on its 2nd 4.6l motor2nd tr3650 too,JLT CAI,UPR o/r x, magnapack catback, predator tuned, H&R ss 10.5" bullitts w/ nt555r DR's

January 16th, 2012, 11:17 PM	#3
mdb12002 Regular 2002 Mustang GT 11.56@119.24 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 159 iTrader: 0 reviews	Are there any gaskets that we need to replace when doing so? I am also thinking about getting a new pair of covers from AM. So basically just unbolt, and bolt back on? __________________ Just your average '02 GT Stock bottom end Slower than yours 459rwhp/415tq

January 16th, 2012, 11:20 PM	#4
cschoening09 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 9.30 @ 77mph-1/8th mile 2.2 60' Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Council Bluffs, IA Posts: 1,705 iTrader: 3 reviews	technically i think they are supposed to be reusable as long as you clean everything up before reinstalling them. i did and had no leaks. but i was on a slim budget at the time. so i would suggest spendin the ten bucks or whatever for some good felpro's. and yes...off then back on. dont forget to plug everything back in though lol __________________ 01 GT. 5spd , 03-04 cobra clutch, on its 2nd 4.6l motor2nd tr3650 too,JLT CAI,UPR o/r x, magnapack catback, predator tuned, H&R ss 10.5" bullitts w/ nt555r DR's

January 16th, 2012, 11:21 PM	#5
cschoening09 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 9.30 @ 77mph-1/8th mile 2.2 60' Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Council Bluffs, IA Posts: 1,705 iTrader: 3 reviews	also get some black rtv silicone to seal the spot where the timing cover meets the head. just squeeze a dab on there before you drop the covers back on. you should be able to see the exact spots from the factory where they used black silicone. its sticking out of the cover in the front and back of each cover. __________________ 01 GT. 5spd , 03-04 cobra clutch, on its 2nd 4.6l motor2nd tr3650 too,JLT CAI,UPR o/r x, magnapack catback, predator tuned, H&R ss 10.5" bullitts w/ nt555r DR's

January 16th, 2012, 11:36 PM	#6
cschoening09 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 9.30 @ 77mph-1/8th mile 2.2 60' Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Council Bluffs, IA Posts: 1,705 iTrader: 3 reviews	i would probly torque them too. there is probly a sequence too i think. i dont have my manual on hand. but i sure a google search for you application will do just fine __________________ 01 GT. 5spd , 03-04 cobra clutch, on its 2nd 4.6l motor2nd tr3650 too,JLT CAI,UPR o/r x, magnapack catback, predator tuned, H&R ss 10.5" bullitts w/ nt555r DR's

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