Originally Posted by
ManoelRamon
Please I need your help... I followed the procedure and I believe the problem is the small valve cover in passenger side. My problem is, I guess the previous owner used RTV .. After remove the 4 screws, I am not able to remove the valve cover.. it is very hard and considering it is aluminum I am afraid to break it.. Did you have similar problem ?
I'd like to repeat this post, because I'm having the same issue. A few months ago, I attempted this repair and could not get that freaking breather cap off! I ended up giving it a few good whacks with the rubber mallet until I get it loose enough to remove. The repair seemed to hold up for a few months until recently - now it's leaking even worse than before. I'm concerned that my mallet method may have warped the cap.
Before I re-do the repair, I'd like to know - how the heck do you remove that cap without warping it? It's practically glued on by the RTV. Thanks.