No, and Ive seen Dale Akuzuski? do a valve job with the motor in.h
72 Pantera-65 Tiger-96 Thunderbird 4.6
On Sun, 03 May 1998 11:14:24 -0700 Allan Connell <alcon@earthlink.net>
writes:
>Hey Tigers,
>
>When installing the new plug wires, I beleive I came accross a good
>reason
>for the oil deposition on the garage floor that I suspected might have
>been
>a rear main seal: The aircraft bolts (allen-hex head) that secure the
>stock
>chrome valve covers at the back were VERY loose.
>
>As we have all experienced, I managed to get 'em pretty tight, though
>in
>the process turned my hands to pulp.
>
>I have been considering replacing the stock valve covers with
>aluminium
>valve covers if and when I can find some repro or original Tiger or
>Cobra
>covers. Question is, will I have to lower the engine to get exisiting
>valve covers off and new ones on??? My gut feeling is that I
>will.......
>Would appreciate the advice of the pros.
>
>Regards,
>
>Allan
>B9472373
>
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