Valve Cover Change & Cleanup

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Valve Cover Change & Cleanup

I installed the new improved driver side VC# 12570427 and cleaned the pass side inside and out. Notice the small hole at the tip of the pick that's totally clogged on the
mine was well taken care of by a millionaire
for a good chunk of it's life the second owner did a good job with the fluid changes as well.

my oil even at 2,000miles is still very clean
i will be changing it soon though at 3,000 miles with amazon SN 5-W30 oil has pretty good reviews..
 
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There's vacuum being put on the pass side valve cover too. If the oil filler tube isn't attached properly onto the valve cover there will be a vacuum leak, and possibly code(s)

Well, I guess that's possible. There's no leak when those lines are capped and the ports on the covers are vented to atmosphere. I should get around to doing mine but too much else going on right now along with the usual aches and pains.
 

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Valve Cover Change & Cleanup

I installed the new improved driver side VC# 12570427 and cleaned the pass side inside and out. Notice the small hole at the tip of the pick that's totally clogged on the original driver side VC, that can't be good?
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I looked this part number up on Amazon and it says it doesn't fit mine? :confused::(
 

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