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Syn3rgyGr33n · 09-02-2010, 02:37 PM

I feel really stupid saying this but for some reason I can't get my engine cover off.. The entire right side/middle lifts up and can be pulled away, I just cannot get the left side off. I'm not sure what to do next.

kjd15 · 09-02-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Syn3rgyGr33n

I feel really stupid saying this but for some reason I can't get my engine cover off.. The entire right side/middle lifts up and can be pulled away, I just cannot get the left side off. I'm not sure what to do next.

There is a kind of clip on the left front, like a little peg with a ball on it, in a rubber hole. Just pull up on it and it will come out.

SNV · 09-02-2010, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Syn3rgyGr33n

I feel really stupid saying this but for some reason I can't get my engine cover off.. The entire right side/middle lifts up and can be pulled away, I just cannot get the left side off. I'm not sure what to do next.

You did remove the oil cap right?

Syn3rgyGr33n · 09-02-2010, 04:10 PM

Yes, that was the first thing I did. It seems as though there is something preventing the tab from coming out on the back left. I could just keep pulling on it I just don't want to break something..

kjd15 · 09-02-2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Syn3rgyGr33n

Yes, that was the first thing I did. It seems as though there is something preventing the tab from coming out on the back left. I could just keep pulling on it I just don't want to break something..

Did you see my reply?

Syn3rgyGr33n · 09-02-2010, 06:12 PM

I finally got the cover off! Thanks for the help kjd15!!

kjd15 · 09-02-2010, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Syn3rgyGr33n

I finally got the cover off! Thanks for the help kjd15!!

No problem. Glad to help.

What are your plans for the cover?

shakenbake · 09-03-2010, 12:24 AM

What kind of tape is everyone using to mask thierry cover. I bought the blue painters tape, but it's not sticking to the plastic. I washed the cover and the tape just slides around. I've only gotten it to stick on the round bow tie emblem... Painting as soon as I can mask properly...

fixxer56 · 09-03-2010, 06:15 AM

Maybe there is a small amount of oil still on the cover still?
I had no problem using the painters tape. Make sure you use adhesion promoter for the plastic and sand with a 2000 grit (IMHO this does help0

kjd15 · 09-03-2010, 07:49 AM

I used the blue painters tape. We did not sand or use adhesion promoter.

I wiped the cover down with rubbing alcohol, taped it up, and sprayed with Krylon Fusion paint, which is meant for plastic.

CamaroCowboy · 09-03-2010, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by CiscoBee

It's a G5CR intake. I ordered it from Ebay. It had the "G5CR" lettering on it but I removed it.

don't you just love that intake? I have one from G5CR and absolutely love it.

shakenbake · 09-03-2010, 08:30 AM

I'll try the rubbing alcohol tonight when I get home from work... It just seems slippery.

Hunt3r · 09-03-2010, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SNV

The paint was called IBM? I was in the store by me and only seen dark blue. The color looked right but didn't buy it. Wanted to check first about the name.

Sorry for the late reply, I missed it, here is what I bought from Advance:

Dupli-color Perfect Match:

BGM0506 Indigo Met Link
BGM0340 Silver Met Link

ketel0ne · 09-03-2010, 06:27 PM

Is there a synergy green equivalent from duplicolor or krylon so I can just go buy it without have to order the $$$ high dollar stuff?

09-03-2010, 12:24 AM	#456
shakenbake Drives: 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Elk Grove, Ca Posts: 41	What kind of tape is everyone using to mask thierry cover. I bought the blue painters tape, but it's not sticking to the plastic. I washed the cover and the tape just slides around. I've only gotten it to stick on the round bow tie emblem... Painting as soon as I can mask properly... __________________ BOOMER SOONER!!!

09-03-2010, 06:15 AM	#457
fixxer56 Thin Blue Line Drives: ABM 2LT/RS #10094 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE Pa Posts: 1,386 View My Garage	Maybe there is a small amount of oil still on the cover still? I had no problem using the painters tape. Make sure you use adhesion promoter for the plastic and sand with a 2000 grit (IMHO this does help0 __________________ One of the "Few Blue"

09-03-2010, 07:49 AM	#458
kjd15 Finally!! Drives: '10 2LT Summit white, '68 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 1,075	I used the blue painters tape. We did not sand or use adhesion promoter. I wiped the cover down with rubbing alcohol, taped it up, and sprayed with Krylon Fusion paint, which is meant for plastic. __________________ -Karen SW 2LT Ordered 9/30/09 November 28, 2009 - Delivered!!!

09-03-2010, 08:30 AM	#460
shakenbake Drives: 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Elk Grove, Ca Posts: 41	I'll try the rubbing alcohol tonight when I get home from work... It just seems slippery. __________________ BOOMER SOONER!!!

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09-02-2010, 02:37 PM	#449
Syn3rgyGr33n Drives: 2012 IOM 2SS/RS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Villanova, Pa Posts: 40 View My Garage	I feel really stupid saying this but for some reason I can't get my engine cover off.. The entire right side/middle lifts up and can be pulled away, I just cannot get the left side off. I'm not sure what to do next.

09-02-2010, 04:10 PM	#452
Syn3rgyGr33n Drives: 2012 IOM 2SS/RS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Villanova, Pa Posts: 40 View My Garage	Yes, that was the first thing I did. It seems as though there is something preventing the tab from coming out on the back left. I could just keep pulling on it I just don't want to break something..

09-02-2010, 06:12 PM	#454
Syn3rgyGr33n Drives: 2012 IOM 2SS/RS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Villanova, Pa Posts: 40 View My Garage	I finally got the cover off! Thanks for the help kjd15!!

09-03-2010, 06:27 PM	#462
ketel0ne Drives: Used to have 2010 SGM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charles Town, WV Posts: 1,314 View My Garage	Is there a synergy green equivalent from duplicolor or krylon so I can just go buy it without have to order the $$$ high dollar stuff?