Valve covers
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Engine: 3.1 V6
Transmission: 700R4
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Valve covers
So I picked this setup up for $20. Wasn't sure where to place this but, if I install them, is the only way to add oil through the dipstick? Could I add oil through the breather?
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Car: 84 TA orig. 305 LG4 "H" E4ME
Engine: 334 SBC - stroked 305 M4ME Q-Jet
Transmission: upgraded 700R4 3200 stall
Axle/Gears: 10bolt 4.10 Posi w Lakewood TA Bars
Re: Valve covers
Where do you plan to put your PCV valve? If you add a hole for the PCV, then you can also use that hole for the oil fill.
Ideally though, you want your PVC valve in one valve cover and the breather in the opposite one for proper engine venting.
Ideally though, you want your PVC valve in one valve cover and the breather in the opposite one for proper engine venting.
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Re: Valve covers
Drill carefully. If the bit grabs the sheet metal, then it will mess up those nice valve covers. And use the proper PCV grommet.
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Car: 88 T/A, 91 Formula, 94 Firehawk
Engine: 400 Pontiac, 5.0 TPI, 5.7 LT1
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Re: Valve covers
A step up bit might work best here. Used them many times on sheet metal race car bodies with no problems. But as NoEmissions said proceed with caution. These should be steel and may drill slightly harder then the aluminum sheet I’m referring to.
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