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YOUR RESEARCHWhat tool best for lifting engine cover?
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I use a flat head screw driver as well to access the engine compartment.
BTW if I don't have my plastic wedge tool around (it is thick so it doesn't flex much) I just use my fingers to do it starting in the back middle and working my way outward.
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I use a plastic shoe horn....(Plastic ruler breaks.)
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BTW if I don't have my plastic wedge tool around (it is thick so it doesn't flex much) I just use my fingers to do it starting in the back middle and working my way outward.
BTW if I don't have my plastic wedge tool around (it is thick so it doesn't flex much) I just use my fingers to do it starting in the back middle and working my way outward.
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I tried K-Man's technique, with a "plastic wedge", but engine cover wouldn't budge...didn't want to attack with metal putty knife or screwdriver for fear of damaging adjacent painted surface. Anybody want to share their method for lifting off the carpeted engine cover?
its not hard to do it with a screwdriver, as long as you are careful.
Try folding a microfiber cloth over the tip.
I stick the screwdriver in the corner, grab the carpet and lift it out. It comes out fairly easy.
I use a flat head screw driver as well to access the engine compartment. The method that seems to work best for me is to insert the screw driver right in front of the D-ring fasteners. That way I don't scratch the metal. Try using this method on the D-ring right behind the drivers seat. Insert the screw driver and push towards the drivers seat. The foam piece should come up pretty easily.
Hope this works for you...
Forget all that. You may get scratches or dents and such. I just jammed my fingers in and yanked it out. No problem. Just try a different spot if you have trouble with enough gap for your fingers. Pain is for the weak!
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glen,
you are as nutty as i. two cayman s.
i love the wheels on your track car (fikse profil 10?) i had a set of those as well. nice subtle graphics.
BTW if I don't have my plastic wedge tool around (it is thick so it doesn't flex much) I just use my fingers to do it starting in the back middle and working my way outward.
As requested, Here are some more photos. Some of these were on hazy days so the wheels dont have the sun on them.
These are older and before adding the GT3 brake ducts, GT3 swaybar and Tarret sway bar, so the car has a lot less roll today.
I am waiting for some new photos to be delivered.
more info on those sway bars, please !
Please.. tell more about the swaybar(s)... I am interested in dialing in 1) less roll, and 2) fiddle with the turn-in balance with F vs. R stiffness...
Thanks in advance. D&D
Just wondering. Do you guys open the cover to work or is it just out of curiosity to see what it looks like. I like to hear my engine but I don't have a need to take a look at it. I've seen pictures and that will do.
I found that having
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plastic tools worked MUCH better than 1. With 2 you can work the cover up bit by bit, rather than trying to get it all in a single "dig and pry."
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