D15, D16, D17 and Mini-Me swaps
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By Gimme Wafflez
#326699 As the title implies I am not able to remove the valve cover bolts. I don't mean loosen them, I mean actually remove them once the cover is off. I had my front right cover bolt strip but I can't take them out, they seem to have a what I can describe as a permanent washer. I'm not sure if that's to keep them from falling out once the cover is removed? I wanted to also replace the cover bolt grommets but I couldn't take off the bolts to do so..

Anyone ever seen that? If needed I could post a picture tomorrow. Thanks
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By teal_dx
#326704 they press against the valve cover with a rubber grommet, which may get stuck over time.

Try lightly tapping the bolts from the bottom with a mallet.

Or a hammer + a block of wood (so the threads don't get damaged)
By HeikDiesel
#326705 Please post next time what you are working on to make things easier

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I'm assuming you're talking about 15,16, and 20 correct? They are all seperate parts. I'm not sure where the confusion is