Well in getting ready for my cam gears, I pulled the valve cover and timing belt cover and cut them. The timing belt cover was pretty easy, but the valve cover it self was a little harder. All in all, not a bad experience. Took a few dremel disks and a little work with the hack saw. It's not the cleanest job, but hey, I's a rookie. Here is a link to some of the pics:

http://www.ofoto.com/ShareLanding.js...Um=31225643203

Take a look at the few of the inside of the head. You see those marks? Sorry they are a little blurry, but do those look normal? I have no idea what they are?

James

 

No one has any input?

 

the marks are normal.