95oldsVan Posted July 19, 2006 Report Posted July 19, 2006 Is there a trick to get the cap off the block without doing any damage? The engine I need to pop this off is STUCK on there.I removed the hold down clamp and screw off and the cap will not budge or tap off.Im sure I could pursuade it off with some BFH or something and chisel but wanted a tried method already,dont want to damage it in any way.Thanks for any tips... Quote
Crazy K Posted July 19, 2006 Report Posted July 19, 2006 I've used a vice grip on the lip edge. snap it on and try to rotate it... then pull up while rotating to get it to budge Quote
95oldsVan Posted July 19, 2006 Author Report Posted July 19, 2006 Thanks,Ill try that too...I tried channel locks sideways on the round side twisting back and forth,but it didnt budge so Ill try the vise grip on top lip edge.That seal definitely had a leak there when I tore the engine down to the block,so gotta get it done...has alot of mileage though,hope it didnt fuse itself in there. Quote
94CutlassSLCoupe Posted July 19, 2006 Report Posted July 19, 2006 mine was hard to get out, the trick is to pull STRAIGHT UP and it should come out for you...just keep working at it Quote
turby Posted July 19, 2006 Report Posted July 19, 2006 mine was hard to get out, the trick is to pull STRAIGHT UP and it should come out for you...just keep working at it Pull STRAIGHT up and TURN. Remember the gear on the bottom is meshed with the cam. Quote
95oldsVan Posted July 20, 2006 Author Report Posted July 20, 2006 Cool,just like an distributor..those were always easy to remove and reinstall.This cap is on tight...I didnt have time today to mess with it,but will do it over the weekend if time allows. Quote
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