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Old Oct 5, 2014 | 03:20 PM
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Valve cover removal problems
Is there an easy way to remove the rear valve cover bolt on a 1996 PSD?
 
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Old Oct 5, 2014 | 05:06 PM
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Not really. A wobbly socket is about your only help there.
 
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I use a stubby wrench from under the truck.
 
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Wobble socket for the win. Or 1/4 drive universal on a regular socket.
 
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What Gabe said. But a stubby from under sounds interesting.
 
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IF you have a lift just pull the cab.Makes everything much easier lol

 
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Yeah Aaron, if we all had your money, we all would have that kind of equipment. LOL
 
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Man do I wish I had a lift...or a shop tall enough to house said equipment....someday maybe!
And my truck will still be a turd
 
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I used a universal on a impact motor last time covers off with in seconds
 
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