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apstguy · 01-31-2003, 10:04 PM

Today I was trying to take my dust cover off to see it the TC bolts were all the way tight. I got all the screws off and the cover is loose, but how do I get it out?!?!?!

The cooler lines and the y pipe is in the way!

I think I need to hit something with a blunt object...

1974ChevyC10 · 01-31-2003, 10:49 PM

tap it gently with a rubber mallet and see if it pops loose or if your mad enough hit it with your fist j/k.try the mallet and see what happens

**swervin ervin** · 01-31-2003, 10:58 PM

It's a tight fit for sure. Dropping the y-pipe will help. If not careful when you start putting it back on, you will bend it and it'll rub. Then you will have another noise.

apstguy · 02-01-2003, 12:30 AM

I'll deal with that stubborn piece of crap tomorrow - especially since it is covered in oil

ocbaud · 02-01-2003, 12:39 AM

i'm checking my conveter bolts tommorow while i install my new collector gaskets!

its supposed to be in the high 60's/low 70's all weekend

apstguy · 02-01-2003, 12:42 AM

Here in the Valley, fog, fog, fog. Forcast for the next month: FOG! If I would go to the mountains it would be in the high 70's! I'm just stuck here under an overcast sky... With my rubber mallet to beat stubborn parts on my truck with. I'll be installing my new oil pressure sending unit tomorrow too.

apstguy · 02-02-2003, 12:44 AM

I figures out how to get it out, but I almost punched a hole in my oil filter

I had to take the shift rod off (I didn't want too - it took me forever to get it in the right place, now it is out of wack again!)

ocbaud · 02-02-2003, 01:04 AM

mine almost fell on my face when i took the last bolt out today:p

01-31-2003, 10:04 PM	#1
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	Evil Dust cover Today I was trying to take my dust cover off to see it the TC bolts were all the way tight. I got all the screws off and the cover is loose, but how do I get it out?!?!?! The cooler lines and the y pipe is in the way! I think I need to hit something with a blunt object... __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

01-31-2003, 10:49 PM	#2
1974ChevyC10 Overworked and Underlaid Join Date: May 2002 Location: Flagstaff,Arizona Posts: 1,279	tap it gently with a rubber mallet and see if it pops loose or if your mad enough hit it with your fist j/k.try the mallet and see what happens __________________ I'd rather push a Chevy than drive a Ford The Beast-1978 C10 LWB Red-1978 C10 LWB (Uncle Mike)Michael Henry Millett 11/5/1957 to 03/08/2012 Gone but will never be forgotten-RIP (Uncle Chuck)Charles Manning Gulbronsen Sr 1956-2012 Taken from us to soon but you will live on in our hearts-RIP

01-31-2003, 10:58 PM	#3
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	It's a tight fit for sure. Dropping the y-pipe will help. If not careful when you start putting it back on, you will bend it and it'll rub. Then you will have another noise. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

02-01-2003, 12:30 AM	#4
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	I'll deal with that stubborn piece of crap tomorrow - especially since it is covered in oil __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

02-01-2003, 12:42 AM	#6
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	Here in the Valley, fog, fog, fog. Forcast for the next month: FOG! If I would go to the mountains it would be in the high 70's! I'm just stuck here under an overcast sky... With my rubber mallet to beat stubborn parts on my truck with. I'll be installing my new oil pressure sending unit tomorrow too. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

02-01-2003, 12:39 AM	#5
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	i'm checking my conveter bolts tommorow while i install my new collector gaskets! its supposed to be in the high 60's/low 70's all weekend

02-02-2003, 12:44 AM	#7
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	I figures out how to get it out, but I almost punched a hole in my oil filter I had to take the shift rod off (I didn't want too - it took me forever to get it in the right place, now it is out of wack again!) __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

02-02-2003, 01:04 AM	#8
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	mine almost fell on my face when i took the last bolt out today:p



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