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5 years 8 months ago #42839 by popoften
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2005 Ford Taurus DOHC V6.

CHanging valve cover gaskets. Can’t figure out ow to get old valve cover bolt gaskets off to replace. Fasteners don’t want to twist or pull off. See pic.

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5 years 8 months ago #42840 by Matt T
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I'd try either using a stud extractor. or double nutting, the lower stud to see if the nut will unscrew. Or grabbing the steel "ring" right below the bushing with pliers might work if the nut ain't tight.

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5 years 8 months ago #42841 by Tyler
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Just cut the old grommets off the bolt sleeves. ;) I like to use side cutters, but it really doesn't matter.

Then lube up the new grommet with white lithium/dielectric/silicone/whatever, and it'll slide right onto the sleeve.

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5 years 8 months ago #42842 by Tyler
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Then do that about 19 more times. :lol:

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5 years 8 months ago - 5 years 8 months ago #42843 by popoften
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So do I cut the metal the metal piece that holds it on also, so I can get the new ones on?
Last edit: 5 years 8 months ago by popoften. Reason: Typo

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5 years 8 months ago #42844 by popoften
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Wait I see what you mean now.

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5 years 8 months ago #42845 by Tyler
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No, just the rubber part. The bolt and the sleeve will stay intact and together. Then slide the new rubber part onto the bolt and sleeve.

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5 years 8 months ago #42851 by popoften
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Success! Thank you, Tyler!

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