I remove all bolts but one i am replacing valve cover gasket
Black Bracket is a pain in the *** man how to i get it out of the way or remove it.
Im thinking about hammering it out the way.
Its a 3.8 v6

 

dont hammer it out of the way. Do it right. Besides, it would take a lot more work trying to hammer it out then to just remove it. The way it is shaped it will not be easy to hammer.

I think it is held on in the back by 2 bolts. A good flex ratcheting wrench can get it off.
It is not easy, but dont risk screwing something up by hammering it. Remember, that is bolted to an aluminum head. You hit enough on it and you could crack the head.

 

There aren't any bolts other than the four centerbolts, just get a good grip on it and pull it to one side until it breaks free. Worst case, take a long thin Phillips , stick in one of the middle bolt holes, and GENTLY pull to the side, just be careful not to bend it.

 

i cant seem to find the bolts for it ... hell if i get it off its not going back on thats for sure..
Somtimes i wonder who built these cars and why they have stuff like that on it..
Any other suggestions. only thing holdign me back from this

 

you are not thinking of the same engine

I know what you mean. It might help to take the transmission crossmember out and let the motor lean back. That might help you get something on it.

When I took mine off, I threw it in my scrap pile.

I just replaced the valve cover gasket on the driver's side yesterday. 2 hours. It wasnt too bad, just had to move a bunch of stuff.

 

i was at it yesterday. dammit this is killing me.
ok what are the bolts that are on it

 

Yeah, I must have missed that it was a V6 somehow. I was wondering where the "two bolts on the back" would have come from...

 

It has really been too long since I have seen it. Let me dig through some pics that I have of a 3.8 that was pulled out sitting in my dad's garage. Maybe they will show it.

Here is a pic



Im pretty sure it has a 13mm head on it. I think there are 2 bolts on the backside of the head.

In case the pic doesnt show up, here is a link to it
http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/DSC00931.jpg

 

aw sweet thanks Redneckgames

 

no problem man. Hope that helps. Best of luck to you, I know it is a pain.

 

you think bottom or top is best to get at

 

I would try at first from the top if you are long armed like me.

 

*8 update took bolt off and belt it back.. I got it