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Old 03-10-2013, 03:04 PM
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Hello all,

I installed my JLT catch can today. It was not difficult by any means, but I think I might be a little slow or something. How the heck does one get the engine cover off without removing the strut tower brace? I fiddled around with it for 10 minutes, and I didn't want to break anything! I was able to pop up the front and sneak the hose onto the intake port, but I had to do it mostly by feel. So I have two questions.

1.) Is there a way to remove the engine cover without removing the strut tower brace?

2.) Is the catch can supposed to sit level? After mine is connected, it sort of tilts back a bit, but there is no way to adjust it. Thanks.

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Old 03-10-2013, 03:34 PM
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I don't think you can remove the cover without taking off the strut tower brace. I had to do the same as you did and just go by feel.

My catch can doesn't sit perfectly level either but it's not tilted enough to where I would worry about it's effectiveness. Try and twist it a little and you might be able to get it close.
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Old 03-10-2013, 03:53 PM
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Driving around and getting the hoses hot will help with the way it sets a bit.
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Old 03-10-2013, 04:38 PM
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i had to loosen my strut tower brace to get the cover off
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Thanks guys. And I don't know why I called it a sway bar.
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Old 03-10-2013, 09:21 PM
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Not a big deal. I am sure we all knew what you were talking about.
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