HELP.....removing PCV fittings on a 1995 Grand Cherokee Limited
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HELP.....removing PCV fittings on a 1995 Grand Cherokee Limited
I have a '95 GC Limited with 4.0L I6. I noticed a fair amount of oil in my
air filter, as well as smoke coming out of the oil dipstick tube, so I
wanted to check the crankcase ventilation system to see if I have clogged
valves or lines.
However, I cant seem to pop off the front & rear PCV fittings from the valve
cover. I tried the ole "twist & pull" maneuver, but they seem secured in
there pretty tight. How do I remove these things? I was able to pull off
the hose from the rear PCV fitting and there was a decent amount of manifold
vacuum, but I need to check the orifice inside the fitting to see if it's
clogged with sludge.
I'm tempted to just pop these fittings off with a big straight-blade
screwdriver and muscle power, but I'd like to avoid damaging a $25 fitting
if I can help it. I checked my Haynes shop manual but it doesnt offer any
instruction on how to remove these things.
HELP!
air filter, as well as smoke coming out of the oil dipstick tube, so I
wanted to check the crankcase ventilation system to see if I have clogged
valves or lines.
However, I cant seem to pop off the front & rear PCV fittings from the valve
cover. I tried the ole "twist & pull" maneuver, but they seem secured in
there pretty tight. How do I remove these things? I was able to pull off
the hose from the rear PCV fitting and there was a decent amount of manifold
vacuum, but I need to check the orifice inside the fitting to see if it's
clogged with sludge.
I'm tempted to just pop these fittings off with a big straight-blade
screwdriver and muscle power, but I'd like to avoid damaging a $25 fitting
if I can help it. I checked my Haynes shop manual but it doesnt offer any
instruction on how to remove these things.
HELP!
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Re: HELP.....removing PCV fittings on a 1995 Grand Cherokee Limited
You might want to go a head and buy new grommets, as they turn hard
over time. Maybe replace some of the hose that clog, and take a drill
and hand ream the orifice at the base of the throttle butterfly:
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...ltr/blowby.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
TJM wrote:
>
> I have a '95 GC Limited with 4.0L I6. I noticed a fair amount of oil in my
> air filter, as well as smoke coming out of the oil dipstick tube, so I
> wanted to check the crankcase ventilation system to see if I have clogged
> valves or lines.
>
> However, I cant seem to pop off the front & rear PCV fittings from the valve
> cover. I tried the ole "twist & pull" maneuver, but they seem secured in
> there pretty tight. How do I remove these things? I was able to pull off
> the hose from the rear PCV fitting and there was a decent amount of manifold
> vacuum, but I need to check the orifice inside the fitting to see if it's
> clogged with sludge.
>
> I'm tempted to just pop these fittings off with a big straight-blade
> screwdriver and muscle power, but I'd like to avoid damaging a $25 fitting
> if I can help it. I checked my Haynes shop manual but it doesnt offer any
> instruction on how to remove these things.
>
> HELP!
over time. Maybe replace some of the hose that clog, and take a drill
and hand ream the orifice at the base of the throttle butterfly:
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...ltr/blowby.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
TJM wrote:
>
> I have a '95 GC Limited with 4.0L I6. I noticed a fair amount of oil in my
> air filter, as well as smoke coming out of the oil dipstick tube, so I
> wanted to check the crankcase ventilation system to see if I have clogged
> valves or lines.
>
> However, I cant seem to pop off the front & rear PCV fittings from the valve
> cover. I tried the ole "twist & pull" maneuver, but they seem secured in
> there pretty tight. How do I remove these things? I was able to pull off
> the hose from the rear PCV fitting and there was a decent amount of manifold
> vacuum, but I need to check the orifice inside the fitting to see if it's
> clogged with sludge.
>
> I'm tempted to just pop these fittings off with a big straight-blade
> screwdriver and muscle power, but I'd like to avoid damaging a $25 fitting
> if I can help it. I checked my Haynes shop manual but it doesnt offer any
> instruction on how to remove these things.
>
> HELP!
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Re: HELP.....removing PCV fittings on a 1995 Grand Cherokee Limited
You might want to go a head and buy new grommets, as they turn hard
over time. Maybe replace some of the hose that clog, and take a drill
and hand ream the orifice at the base of the throttle butterfly:
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...ltr/blowby.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
TJM wrote:
>
> I have a '95 GC Limited with 4.0L I6. I noticed a fair amount of oil in my
> air filter, as well as smoke coming out of the oil dipstick tube, so I
> wanted to check the crankcase ventilation system to see if I have clogged
> valves or lines.
>
> However, I cant seem to pop off the front & rear PCV fittings from the valve
> cover. I tried the ole "twist & pull" maneuver, but they seem secured in
> there pretty tight. How do I remove these things? I was able to pull off
> the hose from the rear PCV fitting and there was a decent amount of manifold
> vacuum, but I need to check the orifice inside the fitting to see if it's
> clogged with sludge.
>
> I'm tempted to just pop these fittings off with a big straight-blade
> screwdriver and muscle power, but I'd like to avoid damaging a $25 fitting
> if I can help it. I checked my Haynes shop manual but it doesnt offer any
> instruction on how to remove these things.
>
> HELP!
over time. Maybe replace some of the hose that clog, and take a drill
and hand ream the orifice at the base of the throttle butterfly:
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...ltr/blowby.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
TJM wrote:
>
> I have a '95 GC Limited with 4.0L I6. I noticed a fair amount of oil in my
> air filter, as well as smoke coming out of the oil dipstick tube, so I
> wanted to check the crankcase ventilation system to see if I have clogged
> valves or lines.
>
> However, I cant seem to pop off the front & rear PCV fittings from the valve
> cover. I tried the ole "twist & pull" maneuver, but they seem secured in
> there pretty tight. How do I remove these things? I was able to pull off
> the hose from the rear PCV fitting and there was a decent amount of manifold
> vacuum, but I need to check the orifice inside the fitting to see if it's
> clogged with sludge.
>
> I'm tempted to just pop these fittings off with a big straight-blade
> screwdriver and muscle power, but I'd like to avoid damaging a $25 fitting
> if I can help it. I checked my Haynes shop manual but it doesnt offer any
> instruction on how to remove these things.
>
> HELP!
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Re: HELP.....removing PCV fittings on a 1995 Grand Cherokee Limited
You might want to go a head and buy new grommets, as they turn hard
over time. Maybe replace some of the hose that clog, and take a drill
and hand ream the orifice at the base of the throttle butterfly:
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...ltr/blowby.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
TJM wrote:
>
> I have a '95 GC Limited with 4.0L I6. I noticed a fair amount of oil in my
> air filter, as well as smoke coming out of the oil dipstick tube, so I
> wanted to check the crankcase ventilation system to see if I have clogged
> valves or lines.
>
> However, I cant seem to pop off the front & rear PCV fittings from the valve
> cover. I tried the ole "twist & pull" maneuver, but they seem secured in
> there pretty tight. How do I remove these things? I was able to pull off
> the hose from the rear PCV fitting and there was a decent amount of manifold
> vacuum, but I need to check the orifice inside the fitting to see if it's
> clogged with sludge.
>
> I'm tempted to just pop these fittings off with a big straight-blade
> screwdriver and muscle power, but I'd like to avoid damaging a $25 fitting
> if I can help it. I checked my Haynes shop manual but it doesnt offer any
> instruction on how to remove these things.
>
> HELP!
over time. Maybe replace some of the hose that clog, and take a drill
and hand ream the orifice at the base of the throttle butterfly:
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...ltr/blowby.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
TJM wrote:
>
> I have a '95 GC Limited with 4.0L I6. I noticed a fair amount of oil in my
> air filter, as well as smoke coming out of the oil dipstick tube, so I
> wanted to check the crankcase ventilation system to see if I have clogged
> valves or lines.
>
> However, I cant seem to pop off the front & rear PCV fittings from the valve
> cover. I tried the ole "twist & pull" maneuver, but they seem secured in
> there pretty tight. How do I remove these things? I was able to pull off
> the hose from the rear PCV fitting and there was a decent amount of manifold
> vacuum, but I need to check the orifice inside the fitting to see if it's
> clogged with sludge.
>
> I'm tempted to just pop these fittings off with a big straight-blade
> screwdriver and muscle power, but I'd like to avoid damaging a $25 fitting
> if I can help it. I checked my Haynes shop manual but it doesnt offer any
> instruction on how to remove these things.
>
> HELP!
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Re: HELP.....removing PCV fittings on a 1995 Grand Cherokee Limited
You might want to go a head and buy new grommets, as they turn hard
over time. Maybe replace some of the hose that clog, and take a drill
and hand ream the orifice at the base of the throttle butterfly:
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...ltr/blowby.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
TJM wrote:
>
> I have a '95 GC Limited with 4.0L I6. I noticed a fair amount of oil in my
> air filter, as well as smoke coming out of the oil dipstick tube, so I
> wanted to check the crankcase ventilation system to see if I have clogged
> valves or lines.
>
> However, I cant seem to pop off the front & rear PCV fittings from the valve
> cover. I tried the ole "twist & pull" maneuver, but they seem secured in
> there pretty tight. How do I remove these things? I was able to pull off
> the hose from the rear PCV fitting and there was a decent amount of manifold
> vacuum, but I need to check the orifice inside the fitting to see if it's
> clogged with sludge.
>
> I'm tempted to just pop these fittings off with a big straight-blade
> screwdriver and muscle power, but I'd like to avoid damaging a $25 fitting
> if I can help it. I checked my Haynes shop manual but it doesnt offer any
> instruction on how to remove these things.
>
> HELP!
over time. Maybe replace some of the hose that clog, and take a drill
and hand ream the orifice at the base of the throttle butterfly:
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...ltr/blowby.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
TJM wrote:
>
> I have a '95 GC Limited with 4.0L I6. I noticed a fair amount of oil in my
> air filter, as well as smoke coming out of the oil dipstick tube, so I
> wanted to check the crankcase ventilation system to see if I have clogged
> valves or lines.
>
> However, I cant seem to pop off the front & rear PCV fittings from the valve
> cover. I tried the ole "twist & pull" maneuver, but they seem secured in
> there pretty tight. How do I remove these things? I was able to pull off
> the hose from the rear PCV fitting and there was a decent amount of manifold
> vacuum, but I need to check the orifice inside the fitting to see if it's
> clogged with sludge.
>
> I'm tempted to just pop these fittings off with a big straight-blade
> screwdriver and muscle power, but I'd like to avoid damaging a $25 fitting
> if I can help it. I checked my Haynes shop manual but it doesnt offer any
> instruction on how to remove these things.
>
> HELP!
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Re: HELP.....removing PCV fittings on a 1995 Grand Cherokee Limited
How do I remove those grommets? I twist & pull them, but they wont come off
the valve cover. Any ideas?
TJM
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40954A60.FF2C7978@***.net...
> You might want to go a head and buy new grommets, as they turn hard
> over time. Maybe replace some of the hose that clog, and take a drill
> and hand ream the orifice at the base of the throttle butterfly:
> http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...ltr/blowby.htm
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> TJM wrote:
> >
> > I have a '95 GC Limited with 4.0L I6. I noticed a fair amount of oil in
my
> > air filter, as well as smoke coming out of the oil dipstick tube, so I
> > wanted to check the crankcase ventilation system to see if I have
clogged
> > valves or lines.
> >
> > However, I cant seem to pop off the front & rear PCV fittings from the
valve
> > cover. I tried the ole "twist & pull" maneuver, but they seem secured
in
> > there pretty tight. How do I remove these things? I was able to pull
off
> > the hose from the rear PCV fitting and there was a decent amount of
manifold
> > vacuum, but I need to check the orifice inside the fitting to see if
it's
> > clogged with sludge.
> >
> > I'm tempted to just pop these fittings off with a big straight-blade
> > screwdriver and muscle power, but I'd like to avoid damaging a $25
fitting
> > if I can help it. I checked my Haynes shop manual but it doesnt offer
any
> > instruction on how to remove these things.
> >
> > HELP!
the valve cover. Any ideas?
TJM
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40954A60.FF2C7978@***.net...
> You might want to go a head and buy new grommets, as they turn hard
> over time. Maybe replace some of the hose that clog, and take a drill
> and hand ream the orifice at the base of the throttle butterfly:
> http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...ltr/blowby.htm
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> TJM wrote:
> >
> > I have a '95 GC Limited with 4.0L I6. I noticed a fair amount of oil in
my
> > air filter, as well as smoke coming out of the oil dipstick tube, so I
> > wanted to check the crankcase ventilation system to see if I have
clogged
> > valves or lines.
> >
> > However, I cant seem to pop off the front & rear PCV fittings from the
valve
> > cover. I tried the ole "twist & pull" maneuver, but they seem secured
in
> > there pretty tight. How do I remove these things? I was able to pull
off
> > the hose from the rear PCV fitting and there was a decent amount of
manifold
> > vacuum, but I need to check the orifice inside the fitting to see if
it's
> > clogged with sludge.
> >
> > I'm tempted to just pop these fittings off with a big straight-blade
> > screwdriver and muscle power, but I'd like to avoid damaging a $25
fitting
> > if I can help it. I checked my Haynes shop manual but it doesnt offer
any
> > instruction on how to remove these things.
> >
> > HELP!
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Re: HELP.....removing PCV fittings on a 1995 Grand Cherokee Limited
How do I remove those grommets? I twist & pull them, but they wont come off
the valve cover. Any ideas?
TJM
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40954A60.FF2C7978@***.net...
> You might want to go a head and buy new grommets, as they turn hard
> over time. Maybe replace some of the hose that clog, and take a drill
> and hand ream the orifice at the base of the throttle butterfly:
> http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...ltr/blowby.htm
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> TJM wrote:
> >
> > I have a '95 GC Limited with 4.0L I6. I noticed a fair amount of oil in
my
> > air filter, as well as smoke coming out of the oil dipstick tube, so I
> > wanted to check the crankcase ventilation system to see if I have
clogged
> > valves or lines.
> >
> > However, I cant seem to pop off the front & rear PCV fittings from the
valve
> > cover. I tried the ole "twist & pull" maneuver, but they seem secured
in
> > there pretty tight. How do I remove these things? I was able to pull
off
> > the hose from the rear PCV fitting and there was a decent amount of
manifold
> > vacuum, but I need to check the orifice inside the fitting to see if
it's
> > clogged with sludge.
> >
> > I'm tempted to just pop these fittings off with a big straight-blade
> > screwdriver and muscle power, but I'd like to avoid damaging a $25
fitting
> > if I can help it. I checked my Haynes shop manual but it doesnt offer
any
> > instruction on how to remove these things.
> >
> > HELP!
the valve cover. Any ideas?
TJM
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40954A60.FF2C7978@***.net...
> You might want to go a head and buy new grommets, as they turn hard
> over time. Maybe replace some of the hose that clog, and take a drill
> and hand ream the orifice at the base of the throttle butterfly:
> http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...ltr/blowby.htm
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> TJM wrote:
> >
> > I have a '95 GC Limited with 4.0L I6. I noticed a fair amount of oil in
my
> > air filter, as well as smoke coming out of the oil dipstick tube, so I
> > wanted to check the crankcase ventilation system to see if I have
clogged
> > valves or lines.
> >
> > However, I cant seem to pop off the front & rear PCV fittings from the
valve
> > cover. I tried the ole "twist & pull" maneuver, but they seem secured
in
> > there pretty tight. How do I remove these things? I was able to pull
off
> > the hose from the rear PCV fitting and there was a decent amount of
manifold
> > vacuum, but I need to check the orifice inside the fitting to see if
it's
> > clogged with sludge.
> >
> > I'm tempted to just pop these fittings off with a big straight-blade
> > screwdriver and muscle power, but I'd like to avoid damaging a $25
fitting
> > if I can help it. I checked my Haynes shop manual but it doesnt offer
any
> > instruction on how to remove these things.
> >
> > HELP!
#8
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Re: HELP.....removing PCV fittings on a 1995 Grand Cherokee Limited
How do I remove those grommets? I twist & pull them, but they wont come off
the valve cover. Any ideas?
TJM
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40954A60.FF2C7978@***.net...
> You might want to go a head and buy new grommets, as they turn hard
> over time. Maybe replace some of the hose that clog, and take a drill
> and hand ream the orifice at the base of the throttle butterfly:
> http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...ltr/blowby.htm
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> TJM wrote:
> >
> > I have a '95 GC Limited with 4.0L I6. I noticed a fair amount of oil in
my
> > air filter, as well as smoke coming out of the oil dipstick tube, so I
> > wanted to check the crankcase ventilation system to see if I have
clogged
> > valves or lines.
> >
> > However, I cant seem to pop off the front & rear PCV fittings from the
valve
> > cover. I tried the ole "twist & pull" maneuver, but they seem secured
in
> > there pretty tight. How do I remove these things? I was able to pull
off
> > the hose from the rear PCV fitting and there was a decent amount of
manifold
> > vacuum, but I need to check the orifice inside the fitting to see if
it's
> > clogged with sludge.
> >
> > I'm tempted to just pop these fittings off with a big straight-blade
> > screwdriver and muscle power, but I'd like to avoid damaging a $25
fitting
> > if I can help it. I checked my Haynes shop manual but it doesnt offer
any
> > instruction on how to remove these things.
> >
> > HELP!
the valve cover. Any ideas?
TJM
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40954A60.FF2C7978@***.net...
> You might want to go a head and buy new grommets, as they turn hard
> over time. Maybe replace some of the hose that clog, and take a drill
> and hand ream the orifice at the base of the throttle butterfly:
> http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...ltr/blowby.htm
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> TJM wrote:
> >
> > I have a '95 GC Limited with 4.0L I6. I noticed a fair amount of oil in
my
> > air filter, as well as smoke coming out of the oil dipstick tube, so I
> > wanted to check the crankcase ventilation system to see if I have
clogged
> > valves or lines.
> >
> > However, I cant seem to pop off the front & rear PCV fittings from the
valve
> > cover. I tried the ole "twist & pull" maneuver, but they seem secured
in
> > there pretty tight. How do I remove these things? I was able to pull
off
> > the hose from the rear PCV fitting and there was a decent amount of
manifold
> > vacuum, but I need to check the orifice inside the fitting to see if
it's
> > clogged with sludge.
> >
> > I'm tempted to just pop these fittings off with a big straight-blade
> > screwdriver and muscle power, but I'd like to avoid damaging a $25
fitting
> > if I can help it. I checked my Haynes shop manual but it doesnt offer
any
> > instruction on how to remove these things.
> >
> > HELP!
#9
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Re: HELP.....removing PCV fittings on a 1995 Grand Cherokee Limited
How do I remove those grommets? I twist & pull them, but they wont come off
the valve cover. Any ideas?
TJM
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40954A60.FF2C7978@***.net...
> You might want to go a head and buy new grommets, as they turn hard
> over time. Maybe replace some of the hose that clog, and take a drill
> and hand ream the orifice at the base of the throttle butterfly:
> http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...ltr/blowby.htm
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> TJM wrote:
> >
> > I have a '95 GC Limited with 4.0L I6. I noticed a fair amount of oil in
my
> > air filter, as well as smoke coming out of the oil dipstick tube, so I
> > wanted to check the crankcase ventilation system to see if I have
clogged
> > valves or lines.
> >
> > However, I cant seem to pop off the front & rear PCV fittings from the
valve
> > cover. I tried the ole "twist & pull" maneuver, but they seem secured
in
> > there pretty tight. How do I remove these things? I was able to pull
off
> > the hose from the rear PCV fitting and there was a decent amount of
manifold
> > vacuum, but I need to check the orifice inside the fitting to see if
it's
> > clogged with sludge.
> >
> > I'm tempted to just pop these fittings off with a big straight-blade
> > screwdriver and muscle power, but I'd like to avoid damaging a $25
fitting
> > if I can help it. I checked my Haynes shop manual but it doesnt offer
any
> > instruction on how to remove these things.
> >
> > HELP!
the valve cover. Any ideas?
TJM
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40954A60.FF2C7978@***.net...
> You might want to go a head and buy new grommets, as they turn hard
> over time. Maybe replace some of the hose that clog, and take a drill
> and hand ream the orifice at the base of the throttle butterfly:
> http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...ltr/blowby.htm
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> TJM wrote:
> >
> > I have a '95 GC Limited with 4.0L I6. I noticed a fair amount of oil in
my
> > air filter, as well as smoke coming out of the oil dipstick tube, so I
> > wanted to check the crankcase ventilation system to see if I have
clogged
> > valves or lines.
> >
> > However, I cant seem to pop off the front & rear PCV fittings from the
valve
> > cover. I tried the ole "twist & pull" maneuver, but they seem secured
in
> > there pretty tight. How do I remove these things? I was able to pull
off
> > the hose from the rear PCV fitting and there was a decent amount of
manifold
> > vacuum, but I need to check the orifice inside the fitting to see if
it's
> > clogged with sludge.
> >
> > I'm tempted to just pop these fittings off with a big straight-blade
> > screwdriver and muscle power, but I'd like to avoid damaging a $25
fitting
> > if I can help it. I checked my Haynes shop manual but it doesnt offer
any
> > instruction on how to remove these things.
> >
> > HELP!
#10
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Re: HELP.....removing PCV fittings on a 1995 Grand Cherokee Limited
They break out with a screwdriver or whatever, that's why you
should have new ones ready.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
TJM wrote:
>
> How do I remove those grommets? I twist & pull them, but they wont come off
> the valve cover. Any ideas?
>
> TJM
should have new ones ready.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
TJM wrote:
>
> How do I remove those grommets? I twist & pull them, but they wont come off
> the valve cover. Any ideas?
>
> TJM