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Valve cover gaskets/spark plug seals HELP!

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Old 03-21-2007, 03:22 PM
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Default Valve cover gaskets/spark plug seals HELP!

Alright, so I got the right kit. I just wanted to get that out of the way. Here's my problem. I can't get the spark plug tube seals to fit in their darn holes!! They fit in slightly but I can't get them in all the way. How the f*** am I supposed to do that?!!? I thought that there many be some stupid tool to help but I called Autozone and Checker and they thought I was nuts. Help me please!!

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Old 03-21-2007, 04:40 PM
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Default RE: Valve cover gaskets/spark plug seals HELP!

lol, i just replaced mine not to long ago. Those things are a PITA. If you didnt know already theres little springs inside each one of those.... kinda gotta be careful. Anyways, the way i did mine... i just used something that was flat... sat it over the gasket and kinda hit it with a hammer..
 
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Old 03-21-2007, 06:18 PM
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Default RE: Valve cover gaskets/spark plug seals HELP!

Dont forget to lube them with clean oil, it should make them easier to get in.

Try a socket of similar size, then tap with rubber mallet.
 
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Old 03-21-2007, 06:19 PM
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Thanks man! I got it done. I just had to suck it up and hammer the crap out of it. I wanted to take pictures of it on the car but it's f*in' raining.
 
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