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Old 11-11-2005, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by NikFu S.
OK I HAVE A QUESTION and I didn't want to make a new thread.


Do I have to drain the oil to open up the valve covers?

I mean is there not oil that's going to spill out if I open them up or should I drain a quart or two first?
No Nik, You don't have to drain the oil to change the valve covers....there might be a little pooled up to runout, but not much...the oil drains to the oil pan, which is lower than the valve covewrs..hope this helps..
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