Thanks, you've been incredibly helpful. I found some bolts I had and figured it to be M6x1.0. My next question was importance of exact length and head style, but you read my mind. Thanks again!

Thanks again! It's the front passenger side bolt (bottom left http://i.imgur.com/TDPIhVr.png). It's loose enough that I was able to move it up a little bit with a screwdriver. Now I think it's high enough up that I can pop the VC off and then get it off with vise grips. Any idea what kind of replace...

Thanks, I really appreciate the reply! My issue was with the seals on top of the spark plug tubes, not the actual tubes themselves. With some patience and finagling I managed to get them out.... ...then I broke off one of the outside bolts that holds on the valve cover :oops: Still trying to figure ...

Hello everybody. I have a 2003 Vibe GT, and the valve cover gasket has developed a seep. I got everything taken apart, new gasket put in, and then attempted to change the spark plug tube gaskets. Unfortunately, they're pretty stuck. I tore the middle inner ring of one clean off, and now I'm stumped....

I should probably mention that I have little to no experience with wiring as a whole, and I undertook this project to both upgrade my car's stereo but also because I love tinkering.The parts I have might be less than optimal, but I'm working with hand-me-downs...HU: JVC-HDR20Amp: Kenwood KAC-729SMy ...