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<p>Forum archive import (z31performance)</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{ForumImport<br /> |op_user=waynedwops42<br /> |op_date=2019-05-18 00:13:43<br /> |post_count=4<br /> |archive_url=/Z31performance_archive/forum/z31-repairs-forums/engine-mechanical/543318-valve-cover-gasket.html<br /> }}<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;waynedwops42:&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;small&gt;(2019-05-18 00:13:43)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> <br /> Well, I&#039;ve come to the realization that taking off the rubber valve cover gaskets is similar to pulling teeth. I&#039;ve found no effective methods to pry it off, it&#039;s coming off in tiny pieces and I feel I am doing massive damage to the seat. I actually bent part of the cover near a screw hole today trying to get it off. Anybody have any effective methods of scraping it off?<br /> <br /> ​​​<br /> <br /> ----<br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;dbruce:&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;small&gt;(2019-05-18 14:56:47)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> <br /> thanks for finding that thread … I have a new set of felpro gaskets and I was wondering how hard a job this was going to be …<br /> <br /> ----<br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;88sinZ:&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;small&gt;(2019-05-21 04:10:48)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> <br /> The rubber can become sticky to the head, you should be using a rubber mallet to pop them off. Using a flat head to pry them off is a big no-no<br /> <br /> ----<br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;waynedwops42:&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;small&gt;(2019-05-21 16:59:38)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> <br /> Thankfully I did no damage to the head. I will be buying a different driver side valve cover though… Seems like even the smallest dent will cause a leak</div>

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