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I think on paint the valve covers with thermal paint (like the calipers) in red. But, is it hard? How many difficult is it?
I will put UIM as soon as I can. But actually I only like remove it for paint the valve covers. the job compense the result?
Thanks.
Sorry for my horrible English
mond12345
09-30-2005, 02:21 PM
Front one is easy b/c its in front and u can get to all the screws easier. The rear is hard since its against the firewall. For the rear you have to get the coil pack off and watch for the wire harness running under that to, also fighting the firewall for room. It can be done of course though. Make sure you buy a new set of gaskets and clean the surfaces very good!
ice992
09-30-2005, 03:08 PM
Also, if you have an air compressor, an air ratchet is an excellent tool for this job!!! (very good for removing the alternator that we have to change so often as well!!!) just a thought....
It´s necesary dry the motor oil?
Saleen Cougar
02-04-2006, 12:19 PM
yes you want to wipe all the motor oil off the top of the cylinder heads before putting the valve cover gaskets on. as for the price it depends on where you go.
ClaymoreWW
02-04-2006, 05:07 PM
But he won't have to DRAIN the oil.
--george
Yes, drain all. And when I will paint it refill it. It is correct?
ClaymoreWW
02-05-2006, 01:04 AM
CTC...forgive MY poor spanish...
No es necesario tomar la aciete afuera. Solo limpiarla poquita que esta arriba - toda la aciete esta abajo en el "oil pan".
otra vez...lo siento por me espanol.
--george
:-)) Your Spanish is better that my English ;-)
Ok, thanks
bensenvill
02-05-2006, 03:53 PM
:-)) Your Spanish is better that my English ;-)
Ok, thanks
lol, no I think your english is great, you do a much better job of communicating your question than most people here.
Ok, thanks. I will try to remove it the next weekend
Where I would put the new gaskets when I will close, in the valve cover or in the motor? And I see a little black glue points on it, what is this??
Moraki
02-14-2006, 04:59 AM
If i remember correctly, they actually fit into a grove on the covers themselves. And the glue points, special areas where you are supposed to appy some sort of gasket sealant. The areas are normally at a corner or some where i would guess is prone to failure had the gasket been made even all the way around.
Well done
http://www.cougartuningclub.com/foro/index.php?showtopic=140&st=20&p=1373&#entry1373
fordrule
02-21-2006, 05:17 PM
looks awesome man
Moraki
02-23-2006, 04:56 AM
Where the hell did you get that oil cap? or did you make that?
Kinda amazing how nice and red they look in one shot then another with the flash they look so orange.
Looks good though i really like the red along with the black.
I glue a Cougar emblem over the cap.
The red paint is little orange (OMP hi-temp paint), I´m not very happy with it, but...
Aeglos
02-23-2006, 05:46 AM
But it's cheaper and quicker than a powder-coat, right?
Looks great! That cap is an interesting mod.
scrupul0us
05-29-2006, 01:54 PM
where can i get high temp paint in blue?
scrupul0us
05-29-2006, 04:28 PM
nm dupli-color