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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 06:01 PM
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valve cover question

hey guys i have a 96 f250 king cab. i need to replace the valve cover
gasket,glow plugs and harness . is it possible to remove the cover
without removing heater box.

thanks alot for help here

steve
 
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 06:15 PM
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I have a 97 250 and found that once everything is unbolted to just lift up and kinda roll the cover clear of everything. it's difficult to explain but just experiment a little and you will get the hang of it.

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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 06:16 PM
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Yeah there is a box on the side of it by the valve cover. Mine had 2 little 5/16 self tapping screws holding it on. Some say theirs is glued on. You have to peel back the insulation and you will see it. If yours is glued on I suppose you just be careful and pop it off with a small prybar.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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Why are you replacing everything? Testing all those parts is easy. They sure are expensive.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 10:56 PM
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Why are you replacing everything? Testing all those parts is easy. They sure are expensive.

my wires are bad under the valve cover. my glow plug wire smokes when
starting the engine. i think my gasket is bad, leaking oil as well.

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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 10:57 PM
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i will try and get it off without moving box. thanks for advice.
 
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i will try and get it off without moving box. thanks for advice.
also i have a bad harness under the cover. wires burning
 
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 01:41 AM
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powerstrokeshop.com has everything in one kit. glow plugs wire harnesses and valve cover gaskets for both sides. they are all oem motorcraft parts. like others have said the parts arent cheap. i think its like 295 for everything for both sides
 
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