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Valve head cover - very hard to remove

Posted: 09 May 2023, 22:27
by Overknasten
I am still trying to check the valve adjustment on my Fulvia 1.3.
I tried last week but the head cover was completely stuck. I guess the old rubber gasket is adhering strongly to the engine suface.
Any good advice before I try more "brutal" ways. I am thinking of running the engine for a while and then give it another try?
Any other good advice or experience with this operation?
(I know I must wait untill it is cooled down before I do the adjustment)
I found the torque for the bolts in the repair manual - app. 12Nm
Br. Bjarke

Re: Valve head cover - very hard to remove

Posted: 11 May 2023, 12:56
by racing
You should use carefull a rubber mallet.

regards Andreas

Re: Valve head cover - very hard to remove

Posted: 11 May 2023, 13:21
by Overknasten
Thanks. Sequence will be:
Heated engine
Copper spatula
Rubber mallet
Crossed fingers

Re: Valve head cover - very hard to remove

Posted: 11 May 2023, 19:18
by Huib
And patience.

Re: Valve head cover - very hard to remove

Posted: 12 May 2023, 05:55
by Overknasten
Thanks, I will try and be absolutely in balance and relaxed