Re: [16v] valve cover gasket replacement

["Ian Overholt" <ioverholt@hotmail.com>]

Hi Toby,

The center part of the valve cover gasket comes with the outer part.  The 
whole job took me 2 hours, but I was thoroughly cleaning everything, so that 
added time.  The hardest part was the bolts on the back of the head that 
support the intake manifold.  Make sure you don't forget to reconnect a 
ground wire.

On the seat front, you can change out that wire mesh.  The upper part of the 
seat is a pain to work on, but I think you will be able to get away with 
just releasing the bottom of the center cushion, and that should get you 
enough access to change out the mesh.  I would recommend checking the 
release cable that goes diagonally across the seat; it tends to break where 
it kinks through the plastic loop.  The springs that hold the wire mesh in 
are strong, so you might have to use a block-and-tackle method with a strong 
rope or strap to stretch the spring enough to hook the mesh in place.  The 
easiest approach is to connect one side of the mesh to the springs and then 
connect your pull strap to the wire that the springs are attached to.  Then 
pull the strap so the springs are being extended enough for you to hook the 
springs on the other side of the mesh.  Understand?  It really helps to have 
an extra set of hands to hook the springs while you're pulling on the strap.

GL!
Ian Overholt
'88 16v
'78 Champagne Edition


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