Front Valve Cover Removal

[stlmo_gtp]

I was planing on taking off my front valve cover to paint it tom. i just have a few questions
1. Do i only have to remove the dogbone and the bracket the holds on the coils ?

2. When removing the dog bone do i have to put a jack under the engine to keep it from moving ?

 

[Sabrewings]

1.) Only if they're in the way.

2.) No. Just make sure it's on a level surface, parking brake applied, and tranny in park. If you're only removing one, it's no big deal. Removing both might allow the engine to shift forward or back about a half inch. No big deal, just gotta grab it and push/pull it to line them up again. Easy.

 

[stlmo_gtp]

alright thanks

 

[Egleone6]

Post some pics, b/c I am painting under the hood, and was wanting to know that same thing. Do you use a primer, or just use high heat paint.

 

[BADAZGTP]

I always like to use a primer so the paint has somthing good to hold on to.

 

[Egleone6]

stupid question, but what do you all have to remove to paint the Valve Cover?

I understand about the collar and dog bone, on the 01, do you have to remover aluminum piece that is on the pass side?

 

[Street Wolf]

stupid question, but what do you all have to remove to paint the Valve Cover?

I understand about the collar and dog bone, on the 01, do you have to remover aluminum piece that is on the pass side?

No, just remove the coil pack bracket and the dog bone thats attached to it.