Re: valve cover info in 2000 FSM

From: Bill Pitz (bill@pitz.net)
Date: Wed Dec 02 2009 - 19:03:11 EST


jon@dakota-truck.net wrote:
> Heh! Don't feel too bad - I was stumped at first too, until I
> realized that they were referring to the valve covers as "cylinder
> head covers". :-) (My guess is that the technical writers are in a
> secret competition with the design engineers to frustrate shadetree
> mechanics - since they can't invent special tools like the engineers,
> they are stuck with dreaming up new names for common engine parts.) :-)

Yeah -- I guess I should have looked for the pretty pictures instead of
the names :-)

So now two other questions:

1. Any suggestions on what to use to clean the valve covers without
damaging them? There's a warning about not using any "harsh cleaners."

2. Any tips/suggestions on draining just the required amount of coolant
without draining everything or spilling coolant all over my truck and
garage?

Thanks,

-Bill



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