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  1. 02-12-2003, 05:28 PM #1
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    Question Engine ground wire

    Hello everyone,

    Ever since I got my car, the engine ground wire has been detached from the valve cover and tucked away near the radiator. The question is whether or not I can just simply remove one of the valve cover nuts and put the wire in its proper place? I am afraid of upsetting the seal between the head and VC and ending up with a leak. Is this something that may actually happen or am I just paranoid?

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  2. 02-12-2003, 05:31 PM #2
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    no it wont mess up the seal just by removing that one, just tighten it back up real good.
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  3. 02-12-2003, 05:34 PM #3
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    Thanks Mantis,

    Quick reply! Heh, gonna probably do it tomorrow then. Can this wire make a difference in how the engine runs? Mine has a very slight miss at idle and I am wondering what can be causing it.
    Thanks again. :super:
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  4. 02-12-2003, 05:42 PM #4
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    yes it can cause a degrade in engine performance
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    not huge tho... u have other grounds

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    don't over tighten the valve cover... you don't want to strip a stud or warp the valve cover.
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  7. 02-12-2003, 05:59 PM #7
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    yeah be sure you tighten it tight but not too tight. i hope that helps with your paranoia.
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