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Valley cover install

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Ok I'm about to re-install my valley cover I'm convinced thats where the bad leaking has been coming from, high up and at the back of the motor.. Any other ideas helpfull . I dont have the spark wire holders on.. Can leak from there? I have new ones to go on, just need the diagram of where they should go.

The only thing I could see was oil had made it on top of the cover at the back, leaking past the grommet? the bolt could only go so far down and stop, this may have stopped it from being tight enough. I will add some washers to the top so it can go a bit further down. Also the cover looks twisted, is this common to do on install they are a bit of a pain to get in. The gasket was fine and sitting in the right spot just didnt seem to be able to stop the leak even with a bit of non hardening goo on it .. I will do my best at getting it straight and will use an RTV type sealant this time . Is there any other tricks I can do, or something Im missing.. Ohh I do have a PVC outlet as well but all seemed fine with that ...

 Mark I would love to drill and tap but Im going to try without..

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Forum Post Valley cover install By Talkwrench ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post There are a couple of bolt holes at the back around the wire looms.... By MoonShadow ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Im sure I have a bolt in the top hole but I dont think there is... By Talkwrench ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post The one I'm thinking of is in the block next to where the wire loom... By MoonShadow ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Drilling and tapping is much easier than you might think.The c iron... By oldcarmark ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Seems odd not to tighten them up too much [ Im aware of that] but you... By Talkwrench ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post If you overtighten the bolts it will lift the edges.Overtightening is... By oldcarmark ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Just came in from [trying] fitting those spark lead holders.. Never... By Talkwrench ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post They do take some measuring to prefit the wires into the brackets.Took... By oldcarmark ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post I'd love a pic of the right side I just couldn't see where that one... By Talkwrench ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post The new gasket should have come with new grommets.Not there?If you are... By oldcarmark ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Put a straight edge on the valley cover mating surface. It's probably... By paul2748 ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Yup thats the plan!! I'll make sure I can get it in without twisting... By Talkwrench ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post I thought I had some as I have had a full engine gasket kit, not... By Talkwrench ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Don't get too carried away with the RTV. You don't want any of it... By MoonShadow ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Regarding the grommets. I always cut them down about half way to make... By paul2748 ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Bugger! Bugger!... I have stopped the leak at the top but it seems its... By Talkwrench ( 14 Years Ago )


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