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Old 01-10-2015, 04:26 PM
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I need some help mustang brothers and sisters! Who has swapped, or at the very least just took off their valve covers? I got all the bolts off the driver's side, and the connector to the brake reservoir off. But no matter how much I wiggle the cover, I just can't get the damn thing off. The back of it keeps hitting the power steering compressor. I've looked online and everybody says this side is a bitch to get off. HELP!!!!
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Old 01-11-2015, 11:54 AM
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If all else fails unbolt the 4 bolts from inside the firewall and move the whole hydroboost unit aside a bit. Then lift the cover off
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Old 01-11-2015, 12:38 PM
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Ok, I'll try that when I get back in town Tuesday. Thanks
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Old 01-16-2015, 06:15 PM
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So, got back to Va on Tuesday and got the cover off. Amazingly, I got the replacement on with no issues what so ever! Haven't touched the car in the past couple of days because of ****ty weather, but today was really nice so I figured I would swap spark plugs and knock out the passenger side. 8 out of the 11 bolts out, and I started getting my *** kicked by intercooler hoses and ac lines. Guess I'll be back at it tomorrow.
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u can jack the motor a bit to get an angle, its possible. I've removed DOHC covers with the motor in several times.
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Old 01-17-2015, 11:07 PM
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Thanks...I actually thought about jacking the pass side up a little, but I was able to get those last 3 bolts off. I'm running breathers on both covers now. That shouldn't cause a problem since there's no pcv anymore or will it?
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