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red71cheyenne · 07-06-2010, 06:36 PM

Hi all, while running the blazer yesterday, I noticed that I had oil leaking from the drivers side valve cover. Its in the middle of the vertical inboard side of the valve cover. Put my finger on it and its the rocker touching the valve cover and pushing oil thru it! Is the valve cover on backwards? Its the strangest thing I've ever seen. Its doing it in about 3 places all along the length of the cover. This is the cover that has the oil fill cap and PCV valve in it. Oil filler is in the front. Any advice welcome. Thanks, Jeff.

stevencvn72 · 07-06-2010, 08:49 PM

Hmmm...trying to figure this one out. Are you saying the rockers are knocking against the valve cover? Is oil leaking out anywhere other than at the gasket? If it's got roller rockers, you'll probably need to get taller valve covers. I imagine it's possible to mount them on backwards, but I'm not sure so there could be a clearance issue with the baffle in the valve covers.

red71cheyenne · 07-06-2010, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by stevencvn72

Hmmm...trying to figure this one out. Are you saying the rockers are knocking against the valve cover? Is oil leaking out anywhere other than at the gasket? If it's got roller rockers, you'll probably need to get taller valve covers. I imagine it's possible to mount them on backwards, but I'm not sure so there could be a clearance issue with the baffle in the valve covers.

Yes, the rockers are hitting the inner side of the valve cover and oil is coming out. The gasket itself is not leaking. Its coming thru the metal!! The rockers are mounted correctly, they are just stock rockers. I'm thinking that I have the valve cover on backwards and its too close.

vectorit · 07-06-2010, 09:33 PM

I know on my OEM 327 valve covers, they are right/left side specific to a certain degree. Since there is a bit of an offset to how each one sits on the head.
I've never seen it where the rocker arms tap them from the inside, but I am sure there are a few factors that could make that happen.

To me, I can spot the valve cover shape easy. So when I see them on a motor the wrong way, it sort of reminds me of someone wearing their shoes wrong

Post a picture for us...

red71cheyenne · 07-06-2010, 09:37 PM

Here it is. Its coming thru on the inside of the drivers side!

71 super · 07-06-2010, 09:41 PM

Yes they are side specific some are worse than others as far as fit. I had a set at one point that were cracked from the rockers rubbing them after a gasket swap.

red71cheyenne · 07-06-2010, 09:42 PM

Here you can see where its pushing through.

vectorit · 07-06-2010, 09:47 PM

From your pic it looks like the pas side should be on the driver side with the PCV hole towards the radiator, and driver side should be moved over to the pas side with the oil cap towards the radiator.

That's my guess just from looking at the covers in your photo.

stevencvn72 · 07-06-2010, 09:59 PM

I believe that those are on backwards too. You'll see that there's a definite high side and a low side on those. The high side should be closest to your carb. Yours are the other way. Hope it hasn't cracked from the rockers knocking on it, but from your description, it might be too late.

red71cheyenne · 07-06-2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by vectorit

From your pic it looks like the pas side should be on the driver side with the PCV hole towards the radiator, and driver side should be moved over to the pas side with the oil cap towards the radiator.

That's my guess just from looking at the covers in your photo.

Ok, so highest side in. I'll try swapping them and see if that corrects it. Just hope they won't leak all the time now. Thanks for the help guys.

vectorit · 07-06-2010, 10:18 PM

Unfortunately since your rocker(s) have worn a hole through, without welding or dare I say it - JB weld the little crack from the outside. The oil once it gets hot again will still leak out, maybe not as bad but enough to cause some sort of mess.
Those OEM style covers are pretty cheap from most of the vendors, I would plan on replacing those for a matched set of new ones when you get the spare cash.

caminokid · 07-06-2010, 10:33 PM

You can get a cheap set of chrome ones for I think 39.99.

oldblue1968chevy · 07-06-2010, 10:38 PM

Wish you were closer ive got 2 free sets on my wall identical to that lol. Sorry no shipping though. Give me a shout if your comming to TN though

sjarrett71 · 07-06-2010, 10:41 PM

Wow, I've never seen that before and have learned something today. I love this board!

red71cheyenne · 07-06-2010, 11:25 PM

Yep, I'll run them til I can't stand the leak anymore. Luckily they are cheap and easy to get. I too learned something. Would not have thought that they went on a certain way.

raycow · 07-07-2010, 03:17 AM

Back in the good old days, the covers said "Chevrolet" on them and it was automatic that you would put them on so they read right side up. See what happens when GM tries to save a few cents by leaving the script off of the covers?

Ray

07-06-2010, 06:36 PM	#1
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Never seen this before, need advice Hi all, while running the blazer yesterday, I noticed that I had oil leaking from the drivers side valve cover. Its in the middle of the vertical inboard side of the valve cover. Put my finger on it and its the rocker touching the valve cover and pushing oil thru it! Is the valve cover on backwards? Its the strangest thing I've ever seen. Its doing it in about 3 places all along the length of the cover. This is the cover that has the oil fill cap and PCV valve in it. Oil filler is in the front. Any advice welcome. Thanks, Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

07-06-2010, 08:49 PM	#2
stevencvn72 Kill Bill...et Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Winchestertonfieldville, Wa Posts: 366	Re: Never seen this before, need advice Hmmm...trying to figure this one out. Are you saying the rockers are knocking against the valve cover? Is oil leaking out anywhere other than at the gasket? If it's got roller rockers, you'll probably need to get taller valve covers. I imagine it's possible to mount them on backwards, but I'm not sure so there could be a clearance issue with the baffle in the valve covers. __________________ -Steve I ♥ Grease '67 Chev stepper http://youtu.be/38p_2Iu2fd0

07-06-2010, 09:33 PM	#4
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Never seen this before, need advice I know on my OEM 327 valve covers, they are right/left side specific to a certain degree. Since there is a bit of an offset to how each one sits on the head. I've never seen it where the rocker arms tap them from the inside, but I am sure there are a few factors that could make that happen. To me, I can spot the valve cover shape easy. So when I see them on a motor the wrong way, it sort of reminds me of someone wearing their shoes wrong Post a picture for us... __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

07-06-2010, 09:37 PM	#5
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Never seen this before, need advice Here it is. Its coming thru on the inside of the drivers side! Attached Images __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

07-06-2010, 09:41 PM	#6
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: Never seen this before, need advice Yes they are side specific some are worse than others as far as fit. I had a set at one point that were cracked from the rockers rubbing them after a gasket swap. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

07-06-2010, 09:42 PM	#7
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Never seen this before, need advice Here you can see where its pushing through. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

07-06-2010, 09:47 PM	#8
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Never seen this before, need advice From your pic it looks like the pas side should be on the driver side with the PCV hole towards the radiator, and driver side should be moved over to the pas side with the oil cap towards the radiator. That's my guess just from looking at the covers in your photo. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

07-06-2010, 09:59 PM	#9
stevencvn72 Kill Bill...et Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Winchestertonfieldville, Wa Posts: 366	Re: Never seen this before, need advice I believe that those are on backwards too. You'll see that there's a definite high side and a low side on those. The high side should be closest to your carb. Yours are the other way. Hope it hasn't cracked from the rockers knocking on it, but from your description, it might be too late. __________________ -Steve I ♥ Grease '67 Chev stepper http://youtu.be/38p_2Iu2fd0

07-06-2010, 10:18 PM	#11
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Never seen this before, need advice Unfortunately since your rocker(s) have worn a hole through, without welding or dare I say it - JB weld the little crack from the outside. The oil once it gets hot again will still leak out, maybe not as bad but enough to cause some sort of mess. Those OEM style covers are pretty cheap from most of the vendors, I would plan on replacing those for a matched set of new ones when you get the spare cash. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

07-06-2010, 10:33 PM	#12
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: Never seen this before, need advice You can get a cheap set of chrome ones for I think 39.99. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

07-06-2010, 10:38 PM	#13
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Never seen this before, need advice Wish you were closer ive got 2 free sets on my wall identical to that lol. Sorry no shipping though. Give me a shout if your comming to TN though __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-06-2010, 10:41 PM	#14
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Never seen this before, need advice Wow, I've never seen that before and have learned something today. I love this board! __________________ -Scott-

07-06-2010, 11:25 PM	#15
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Never seen this before, need advice Yep, I'll run them til I can't stand the leak anymore. Luckily they are cheap and easy to get. I too learned something. Would not have thought that they went on a certain way. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

07-07-2010, 03:17 AM	#16
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: Never seen this before, need advice Back in the good old days, the covers said "Chevrolet" on them and it was automatic that you would put them on so they read right side up. See what happens when GM tries to save a few cents by leaving the script off of the covers? Ray Last edited by raycow; 07-07-2010 at 03:27 AM.

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