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theshadow92

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What to Look for Underneath Valve Cover?
« on: March 20, 2011, 10:26:19 PM »
As title suggests, I am going to be taking off the valve cover on my M42 to replace the gaskets so I was wondering what problems to look for. Thanks in advance!

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What to Look for Underneath Valve Cover?
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2011, 12:46:35 AM »
Sludge.  Uneven wear on the cam lobes.  Very late responses on this bb...

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What to Look for Underneath Valve Cover?
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2011, 10:51:49 AM »
Yeah, we're slow.  Let me know how quick you are 2,500 posts later, noob!

Just kidding...it's great to see new members, especially enthusiastic ones.  Welcome to the club!
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« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2011, 11:56:30 AM »
mmm, no, sorry- that was me poking fun at myself for anwering a post from a month ago.

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