I want to remove my b16 valve cover, I've removed all bolts and can't budge it? Is there any other hidden bolts? or maybe I just need to force it out?

 

its only the bolts on the top of the valve cover. there ar eno hidden bolts.take a soft malet and knock the side of it a little and it should come right off.

 

theres one in the trunk that u need to remove..thats the hidden bolt..

 

theres 6 acorn nuts and 4 regular nuts.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Aespooncivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">theres one in the trunk that u need to remove..thats the hidden bolt.. </TD></TR></TABLE> extremely help full , right on dude

 

Have you tried taking off your spark plug cables?

 

I'm guessing you're not blind, and you took off all the bolts that you could see. If you have done this right, all you have to do is find a good place to grip it with your hands and pull straight up. Personally, I wouldn't hit anything on the cylinder head with a mallet... you could possibly damage the mating surfaces and then you'll leak oil afterwards. My guess is the rubber gasket has probably hardned somewhat and taken the shape of the mating surfaces. Once this happens, it makes it a little more difficult to remove, but don't be afraid to pull straight up with your hands. You'll likely have to get the new valve cover gasket from Honda if it's in that condition.

 

Get a screwdriver and slowly pry it.

 

i didnt mean like a hammer i ment a rubber mallet and verry gently tap it at the corners.