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From: Newport, WA
I agree, anytime current goes through a connector the connector is always the weak point. In this case we have two connection points, outside and inside the valve cover. This afternoon I'm going to check out the new Dorman valve cover gasket assembly from Napa and see what quality it is before deciding on a replacement.
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From: Austin, TX
Neato! I got my neighbor bringing his truck to me later this week b/c it keeps dropping a bank here and there. I too was unable to pull any codes, the buzz test came back with nothing, but the cylinder contribution gave 3 passenger side cylinders. I'm assuming his UVCHs are toast too at 280k on the stockers.
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From: Medford Oregon
What a pain in the butt ... I did finally get the passenger side valve cover off this evening. Glow plug connector for cylinder 3 and 7 had some damage on outside (not visible until unplugged) and inside but not as bad as pictures posted on drivers side. I'm replacing everything including the glow plugs while I'm in there. Part of the problem, of course, is it's always harder the first time.
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From: Spokane, WA
I think while you are in there it would be a good time to do at least injector O rings. Or just upgrade injectors too, 200k how much more could you go 
Well if you don't do it now at least ya know it's always easier to get there the next time, just something more to think about.
Well if you don't do it now at least ya know it's always easier to get there the next time, just something more to think about.
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I think while you are in there it would be a good time to do at least injector O rings. Or just upgrade injectors too, 200k how much more could you go Well if you don't do it now at least ya know it's always easier to get there the next time, just something more to think about.
Well if you don't do it now at least ya know it's always easier to get there the next time, just something more to think about.likely original o-rings too...
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From: Medford Oregon
I think while you are in there it would be a good time to do at least injector O rings. Or just upgrade injectors too, 200k how much more could you go Well if you don't do it now at least ya know it's always easier to get there the next time, just something more to think about.
Well if you don't do it now at least ya know it's always easier to get there the next time, just something more to think about.I completely forgot about the thin wall socket needed to get the glow plugs out. Nothing I have won't get close in there. Is it 1/4 inch stuff or what? Would harbor Freight have what is necessary?
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From: Austin, TX
My 1/4" 10mm craftsman sockets will get them, but you have to use some vacuum line or fuel line to pull them out the last few turns b/c the socket hits the rocker arm.
On that back valve cover bolt, I use the 1/4" swivel HEADED ratched. The head of the ratchet swivels around. Makes it way easier than a fixed ratchet with a swivel on it.
On that back valve cover bolt, I use the 1/4" swivel HEADED ratched. The head of the ratchet swivels around. Makes it way easier than a fixed ratchet with a swivel on it.
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From: Medford Oregon
My 1/4" 10mm craftsman sockets will get them, but you have to use some vacuum line or fuel line to pull them out the last few turns b/c the socket hits the rocker arm.
On that back valve cover bolt, I use the 1/4" swivel HEADED ratched. The head of the ratchet swivels around. Makes it way easier than a fixed ratchet with a swivel on it.
On that back valve cover bolt, I use the 1/4" swivel HEADED ratched. The head of the ratchet swivels around. Makes it way easier than a fixed ratchet with a swivel on it.
While there I did purchase the 1/4" ratchet swivel you mentioned, and a few other items, and thanks for the tip. My inventory of 1/4 inch stuff has been lost over the years.
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I just installed a set last week!
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From: Texas
Went to harbor freight and purchased 1/4 10mm metric deep socket, actually the set (PITTSBURGH), never owned 1/4 inch deep sockets before .. do now. The 10 mm is same size top to bottom so the GP just spun out. Got all out on drivers side with no issues.
While there I did purchase the 1/4" ratchet swivel you mentioned, and a few other items, and thanks for the tip. My inventory of 1/4 inch stuff has been lost over the years.
While there I did purchase the 1/4" ratchet swivel you mentioned, and a few other items, and thanks for the tip. My inventory of 1/4 inch stuff has been lost over the years.
laziness is a killer....
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From: western SD
Valve cover bolts take a 13mm to get them out.
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From: Texas
Thanks! 
Is this what we are talking about? I can get these from work pretty cheap!
http://www.fastenal.com/web/products...0Joints%2522|~
Is this what we are talking about? I can get these from work pretty cheap!http://www.fastenal.com/web/products...0Joints%2522|~