How do you change the valve cover on a Chevy?

How do you change the valve cover on a Chevy?

Spray a shop rag with parts cleaner and clean the gasket surfaces on the valve cover and cylinder head. Apply a coat of gasket sealer to one side of a new valve cover gasket and position the gasket on the valve cover. Coat the exposed surface of the gasket with gasket sealer and install the valve cover onto the cylinder head.

Where are the valves on a Chevrolet V-8?

Locate the “number 1” cylinder valves (driver’s side, front on Chevrolet V-8s) and identify the intake and exhaust valves. The exhaust valves always correlate to the exhaust port. It’s uncommon for engines to have a mechanical tappet (solid lifter) camshaft unless it is an aftermarket upgrade.

What kind of options did the 1987 Corvette have?

A couple of other options found their way into the 1987 Corvette. Although these options were not new to General Motors as a whole, they were unique to the Corvette in that they had never been featured in any of its earlier forms. A low-tire pressure indicator made a brief appearance in late 1986 (for the 87 model year).

Where is the exhaust valve on a Chevy?

The No. 1 cylinder is on the left side of the front of the 383 Chevy engine. Rotate the engine so the No. 1 exhaust valve begins to open (depressed down).

How do you install a valve seal on a 350 engine?

Apply a light coat of new engine oil to the valve stem with your clean index finger and then install the valve seal on the valve stem with your hand. Install the valve spring, then the shield over the spring and finally the spring retainer.

How do you remove a valve cover on a 350?

Remove the valve cover using a ratchet, ratchet extension and socket. Attach the socket and ratchet to the ratchet extension. Then position the socket on one of the valve cover mounting bolts and turn the ratchet counterclockwise to remove the bolt. Then proceed with the rest of the mounting bolts.

Can a bad valve seal cause engine smoke?

A bad seal will lead to oil consumption and cause engine smoke at the tailpipe. You can service the engine and replace one or more valve seals yourself. However, before you begin, make sure you have all the tools necessary to perform the job and understand the procedure.