Re: Valve cover 3.9l

From: KenCo (kenco.fish@verizon.net)
Date: Sat Mar 16 2002 - 17:44:11 EST


DAKSY wrote:
>
> Ok, DML,
> I need a few pointers (one acually). I pulled the air hat & the homebrew
> intake off , to replace the K&N filter & I noticed some oil on the left
> (passenger) side valve cover, where the hose from the air hat connects.
> Before I went in & checked the FSM, I yanked the hose, 90 deg elbow & the
> grommet out of the valve
> cover. Got everything cleaned up & ready to put back & I can't get the dang
> grommet back in the valve cover! It's in the lower 40s outside so everything
> is a little cold...
> Can I safely throw the elbow & grommet assy into a plastic cup of water & &
> throw everything into the microwave & nuke it til the water boils - in order
> to soften the grommet up? Or would it be just as easy to remove the valve
> cover & bring it in the house & heat THAT with a blowdryer in order to
> expand the hole? I don't wanna damage anything....
> HAYELP!
>

soften the grommet in hot water then
take it outside still in the cup and
quickly put it in.
start one side then push in and turn.

> Bob Smith (Daksy2K on AIM)
> DML/DML
> 2K DAKSY CC Sport +
> 3.9l; V6: 4X4
> (1 of 980 2K DAKSYs mfrd)
> For the mods,details, etc., visit us at:
>
> http://home.nycap.rr.com/daksy/
>
> (ps, we're still working on it...
> Susan on the page; me on the DAKSY! )

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