Valve Cover Gasket Replacement

[228jeeper]

I am attepmting to replace my valve cover gasket. Facing the vehicle, on the passenger side there are four hex head bolts that look to be fairly easy to remove. But on the drivers side, there are two what seem to be bolt studs and nuts. I can't see how to get a wrench or socket on these. Obviously they went on, so is there some sort of trick for removing these? I have tried to attach a picture. Thanks.

 

[228jeeper]

OK, valve cover is off. Is there any way to remove the two studs on the drivers side while facing the vehicle and replace them with allen head bolts like on the other side?

 

[elwood blues]

Double nut the stud, lock two nuts together and remove it that way, or if you don't care if they're usable again or not use a pair of vise grips or water pump pliers.

 

[cerrajero]

X2 on elwood

One thing
Allen head bolts are great but that would be one more tool to stash in your tool box ( your on the road tool box)

I thought of tht too but then my on board tool box got really "congested"

 

[228jeeper]

Thanks for all of the help guys. I bit the bullet (literally and figuratively) and put it back together as was, studs used. When it probably starts lekaing again, I will use the method described in ya'lls earlier post. But for now I am relishing in the fact that I have succesfully (?) replaced a valve cover gasket.

 

[228jeeper]

But, when I do re-do it, does anyone have a part number for the bolts I am going to need? Thanks

 

[228jeeper]

The ones to attach valve cover to head that is. Thanks

 

[Casuall454]

Just take one of the old bolts to a local hardware or automotive parts stores, then buy what you need with the head style you want. I would guess 5/16 14 thread with tooth washers 3/4" long.