Valve cover install - help

[SLEEPERstang21]

I just bought new valve covers for my '67 and I need to know if I have to drain the oil or anything? Or can I just simply swap them out?

 

[thehueypilot]

Just swap them out.

 

[ForceFed70]

You don't need to drain the oil.

However, if your gasket does not come off easily and you end up getting pieces of it everywhere during the scaping off process, it may be a good idea to do an oil change.

Also..label your plug wires so you don't get them mixed up when it's time to re-attach them.

 

[302 coupe]

if you're one of those guys that fills the oil until it starts pouring out of the hole, then yah, you should drain it first. If you use the dipstick to check oil level, then no, you do not need to drain the oil.

 

[krash kendall]

I like to use a shopvac to clean the debris out before installing my covers.

 

[HistoricMustang]

Clean those covers well before installing. They may have small pieces of metal left over from the manufacturing process. Also put some thread locker on the screws holding the baffles and if you have a few extra bucks go ahead and put in studs for easy on and off later. Oil is cheap, I would change it after completing the job.

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[Max Power]

Also, while you have the covers off, check the oil drain holes and make sure they are clear of debris. Sometimes old valve seals plug em up.