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87. Engine Block Valley Cover Cleaning and Inspection




Engine Block Valley Cover Cleaning and Inspection




1. Clean the valley cover in solvent.
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning (Safety Glasses Warning).

2. Dry with compressed air.
3. Inspect for damaged threads (1) and damaged sealing surfaces (2).