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Old 06-25-2007, 11:38 PM
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Engine cover wont fit after thermoblocks.
Sorry for the long title, but the engine cover will not line up anymore. Would I have to modify it that much to make it fit. If I am not mistaken I have seen alot of engine covers with thermoblocks...
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Old 06-26-2007, 09:16 AM
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anyone??? The reason it does not fit is because of the sensor on top of the TB, has moved out 1/4inch.
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From what I understand because of ^that reason, the cover needs to be modified to fit.
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Old 06-26-2007, 10:46 AM
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just trim that opening enough if yours doesnt fit.
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Old 06-26-2007, 11:55 AM
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Dremel tool makes fast work of modification!
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Old 06-26-2007, 12:21 PM
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I need to get a new dremel. I also want to polish my intake covers.
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torch and utility knife work well too
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Old 06-26-2007, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
torch and utility knife work well too

If u put a torch in my hand I might have to much fun and make things worse.
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just score the plastic with a knife and then snap it with pliers...liek when you cut glass, if no dremel is around
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If u put a torch in my hand I might have to much fun and make things worse.
leave the torch on the workbench. Heat the knife blade till its red, then use the knife and only the knife to cut thru the plastic. Its the poor mans hotknife
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I dremeled mine to fit.
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Old 06-27-2007, 10:04 AM
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I say just leave it off. It's just a piece of plastic junk anyway
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