Any write ups for valve cover replacement 99 cobra

[natedogg316]

Looked but haven't really seen any thing, but looks like it's a pain in the ass, any help is appreciated thanks

 

[badass98svt]

I did this on my 98 and it was actually far easier than I've heard.
I didn't need to jack up the motor or anything. I was able to just sneak them off without anything in my way

 

[natedogg316]

Seen one post about using RTV on timing edges at head or something like that

 

[RAU03MACH]

Take your time be patient getting them out
There are a few things to remove or just loosen up
To remove them
And putting them back is a trick
Because of the seal gasket
It falls out or it snags on other parts

I put just a dab of silicone on corners
And about in the middle of valve covers
Let it sit for a few hrs to secure to cover then install

 

[96blak54]

If youve done any mechanic work on any vehicle ever, these valve cover seals wont be a problem.

 

[TTSaleen]

My 2003 Mach 1 was a bear to change the driver side valve cover gasket! I think all 99-04 models are harder to clear.
I had to lower the engine enough so that the valve cover would clear the hydroboost.
You can either remove the bolt from the driver side engine mount and jack up engine or I used my lift and lowered the K-member.
Good luck!
Ryan

 

[tbird462002]

the drivers side is a pita because of the hydroboost

 

[96blak54]

Dayum hydroboost!!!

 

[I_LIKE_TURTLEZ]

I did this on my 98 and it was actually far easier than I've heard.
I didn't need to jack up the motor or anything. I was able to just sneak them off without anything in my way

It looks like the hydroboost unit is directly in the way of the driver's cover though.

Seen one post about using RTV on timing edges at head or something like that

You'll want to put a small dab of RTV(black/grey) anywhere two machined surfaces meet at an angle, so yes. Otherwise oil will seep through.

 

[badass98svt]

It looks like the hydroboost unit is directly in the way of the driver's cover though.


You'll want to put a small dab of RTV(black/grey) anywhere two machined surfaces meet at an angle, so yes. Otherwise oil will seep through.

I was able to sneak mine off without much trouble

 

[Musturd]

I was able to sneak mine off without much trouble

On my mystic it wasn’t bad at all but for some reason on a Mach 1 it was more of a chore

 

[shurur]

This is for motor mounts, but gives you an idea of how to do valve cover gaskets by lowering the motor.