I have a Toyota Corolla 2005 CE with a vvt-i 16 valve engine that has a valve cover gasket that's basically molted on. I'm trying to replace my valve cover gasket because my spark plugs were oily. How can I go about taking it off carefully? I tried prying it with a flathead screwdriver little by little but it just wasn't coming off. Is there something I can spray on it to make it loosen up some?
My bad I meant the valve cover.
Title fixed.
Make sure you get all the fasteners out, unplug wires , hoses etc.
Then whack it with a soft face mallet. Or a hammer and block of wood if you don't have one.
Thanks. I was just afraid of cracking the valve cover. Glad you understood what I meant lol. I can't edit the post for some reason.
Don't beat on it like you're driving a stake. Just firmly tap it on a really meaty part (probably the flange close to the mating surface)
Would you please show or explain where that meaty part is? Not sure where you're talking about.
meaty ... muscles ... strong ... thick ...
