Re: Valve covers

From: Bob Mankin (bob@cadpros.com)
Date: Mon Aug 10 1998 - 20:55:37 EDT


Michael Clark wrote:
>
>
> It's pretty much that easy, I think we're just trying to cover every
> little detail. But I do have a question about the covers. Today
> after i got home from work I raised the hood and looked at my cover,
> and oil is leaking out from underneath the oil fill cap. Do I need to
> install an aditional oil baffle? The hole where the cap goes has
> nothing covering it, I can look down it and see the rockers. The
> instructions tell you to install one baffle on each cover where the
> pcv and breather filter goes. The screw holes are there to hold an
> aditional baffle all I need is the screws to put it on. Can I
> fabricate my own baffle, and what should I use (what kind of
> material). Has anyone else with the MP covers had their cap leak?

Mike,

Sounds like a weak or skimpy gasket under the cap. If memory serves,
those chrome pieces usually come with a pretty thin gasket. Is it
"really easy" to twist on? If so, a thicker gasket will probably stop it
up.

Bob



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