Probably an easy answer but....valve cover removal?

[HIDPLANET]

I have removed all the screws on the valve covers and they seem to still be held on pretty well with no movement. I dont know if they are usually stubborn to remove or if I am missing something that is still holding them on. Can anyone help?

TIA

 

[IJ.]

6 bolts

give it a tap with a rubber mallet or a plastic hammer.

 

[HIDPLANET]

I removed 6 larger screws on each valve cover I think, did I unscrew the wrong thing? lol

 

[IJ.]

If they're stock it'll be phillips head screws with rubber/metal seal washers, if that's what you pulled you're good to go

 

[Bigzavs]

if its a JZ motor, its eight bolts for each valve cover

but like ian said, if you remove all of them, tap it with a rubber mallet to dislodge them

 

[IJ.]

DOH sorry didn't look at which section we're in <embarrased>

 

[HIDPLANET]

lol ok thanks guys i'll just the trust rubber mallet out and go to town. Just wanted to make sure first. Also, is there a gasket of any sort that I will certainly have to replace when I remove them? Sorry for the newb questions, never removed it b4.

 

[Supra-Man18]

Of course dude ! Your valve cover gaskets. If Its a 1JZ the gaskets gonna be a lil tricky to find.. the 2jz gasket is a tad bit too long but ive heard some people have made it work..

 

[viperkillertt]

Of course dude ! Your valve cover gaskets. If Its a 1JZ the gaskets gonna be a lil tricky to find.. the 2jz gasket is a tad bit too long but ive heard some people have made it work..

I made the 2j work. It isnt too long. It fits pretty perfectly.

 

[HIDPLANET]

Thanks! I'll have to get the 2J gasket set then.