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valve cover bolts question (stems, locations, etc)

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Old 09-01-2014, 02:57 PM
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the image below is of the valve cover bolts that came off my 95 gt. i assume they are the originals, but have no proof.
so, as you can see, they are a couple different lengths and some have stems for some reason.
my question is, do these go in certain spots, or can i just put them wherever i want. i cant think if what the bolts with the stems are for, so i want to be sure before i put things together
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The stims are for attaching a bundle or spark plug wires to the valve covers to keep them away from the headers. From the factory you car had a device that held 3 to 4 spark plug wires and that device slid over those stims. As for the different lengths .... good luck with that.
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Originally Posted by SWGSSSlacker
The stims are for attaching a bundle or spark plug wires to the valve covers to keep them away from the headers. From the factory you car had a device that held 3 to 4 spark plug wires and that device slid over those stims. As for the different lengths .... good luck with that.
hey thanks!
i took a look in the garage and found the clips. i didnt remember them being attached to the bolts. nice. only problem is i only could find 3 of the 4 small ones that go on the stems. i have all 4 of the big ones that dont go on the stems.
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