Lefthand

Valve Cover

REPLACEMENT, Lefthand
1. Disconnect battery negative lead.
2. Remove plenum chamber.





3. Remove screw securing dipstick tube to rocker cover.





4. Release 4 spark plug leads from guide clips and disconnect leads from spark plugs.





5. Remove 4 bolts securing rocker cover to cylinder head.
6. Remove rocker cover.
7. Remove and discard rocker cover gasket.
8. Clean mating faces of rocker cover and cylinder head using Bostick 6001 or equivalent. Allow to dry.
9. Apply a thin coating of Bostick 1775, or equivalent impact adhesive, to mating faces of rocker cover and gasket. Use a brush to ensure an even film. Allow adhesive to become touch dry.

CAUTION: Gasket fits one way only. It must be fitted accurately the first time. Subsequent movement will destroy bonding.

10. Place one end of gasket into cover recess with edge firmly against recess wall, holding remainder of gasket clear. Work around cover pressing gasket into place ensuring edge firmly contacts recess wall.

CAUTION: Allow cover to stand for 30 minutes before installing.

11. Fit (install) the rocker cover to cylinder head, ensuring that the short bolts are fitted inboard, tighten bolts to 9 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).
12. Connect plug leads and secure to guide clips.
13. Align dipstick tube to rocker cover and tighten screw.
14. Fit plenum chamber.
15. Reconnect battery negative lead.