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Originally Posted by HWYSTR455
WD-40 and over time may help too.
If you do get it out, and the cover is still good, coat the sleeve with anti-seize before you install them. Also coat the 2 studs that go into the block and thru the cover, those too get locked up. This is usually caused by gaskets leaking into that cavity.
(credit goes to gilg, his comments are accurate)
If you need a late cover that does not have the timing indicator, I will let a NOS one go inexpensively.
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Thanks, That's really helpful. After half a can of PB Blaster and some twisting with the pliers I was able to finally remove it using a sawzall type tool. Now I can clean up and be ready when my new water cooler ships next Monday.
I really wouldn't have attempted this without the knowledge I've pick up here. I'm still nervous, but if I can get everything back together without major leaks I have the confidence to tackle other jobs.
I want to give a shout out to Scott Thelander for reaching out to me and giving me ideas and more importantly, encouragement to keep at it!
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