[s-cars] AAN valve cover questions

[chris chambers]

1. Why do you think the previous owner used cement/sealant?



2. Sorry, I have no experience with time-sert or helicoils





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> From: Larry <larrycleung at gmail.com>
>To: s-car-list <s-car-list at audifans.com> 
>Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2012 8:55 PM
>Subject: [s-cars] AAN valve cover questions
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>In an attempt to replace my valve cover gasket, I ran into two    problems, both as a result of previous owners/servicers.
>
>1. It appears that some form of cement/sealant was used. Where can one safely get leverage to pry or lift the damn valve cover? I didn't want to use any of the breather ports, and I can't seem to find any lip or anything else to help me lever it up.
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>2. P.O. stripped the front lower threads in the head. Bolt was loose, came out with the insert attached to its threads. Can't tell if it was Time-Sert or HeliCoil. Is it safe to buy a new insert and use the installation tool (anyone got one to lend?) or do I need to go through the whole process from the beginning?
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>TIA,
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>LL-NY
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