made this Tool recently-
based on Ferrari Workshop Manual specs (loosely)
got the Brass Shim Stock (.010" x 4" x 10") from Mcmaster
the Plywood came from the scrap pile
This is used to hold the O-Ring in place while installing the Valve Covers
Even when coated liberally with WD-40,
it still is a challenge to wrestle it (carefully) back out-
adding the handle was a good idea
progress is being made!
(albeit 2 steps forward, one step back)
but I lost a few (4) studs along the way
'luckily' none that go into the Head
hackers from the past strike again...
yes.
I replaced ALL of the Acorn Nuts
with brandey newey gen you wine Ferrari ones
(T.Rutlands hooked me up BIG time)
I bought 100 thinking I would have plenty and I STILL ran out.
looks pretty
'custom' Ferrari Tool
'custom' Ferrari Tool
AKB
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400i SI 32635
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400i SI 32635
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I've seen several posts here on different subjects using a wide variety of substances for lubricating "O" rings and various other rubber parts.
I have found that Dow Corning #4 (silicone grease) is hard to beat for any kind of "O' ring use. Be sure not to get it on anything that you might wish to paint, however. I think you'll find that the shim tool will come right out with this stuff.
Good luck.
Lee, GTE 2811
I have found that Dow Corning #4 (silicone grease) is hard to beat for any kind of "O' ring use. Be sure not to get it on anything that you might wish to paint, however. I think you'll find that the shim tool will come right out with this stuff.
Good luck.
Lee, GTE 2811
The shim tool is the only way to insure that the "O" ring does not pull out of place during the cam cover installation. I have found that silicon spray on the shim works very well as a lube, but the WD-40 or grease may cause some tack on the rubber O ring if left too long and cause them to pull out. Stainless steel shims work well and can be even thinner in thickness and stronger. Jim Riff