arcticvette
Well-known member
ok had a leaking valve cover gasket on passenger side of my '80 L48, so in the process of replacing it i removed the egr from the intake manifold and found that the two holes were almost completely plugged with black sooty looking stuff. so the question is what causes this( assuming that this isn't how things should be) and what is the next step(s) to correct the situation?
also, there is a 6"-8" ground strap connected to the top left valve cover bolt that was not connected to anything, where should this go?
by the way the valve cover gasket replacement was a major project for me as a complete beginner. hnoes did some research and everyone said how easy it is to do and overall it is. found an old thread in which JohnZ offered his wisdom, and as usual he was bang on with his advice so thank you sir. i don't post much but am on this site everyday trying to learn as much as i can. feels good to accomplish even a small project on your own
Mike
also, there is a 6"-8" ground strap connected to the top left valve cover bolt that was not connected to anything, where should this go?
by the way the valve cover gasket replacement was a major project for me as a complete beginner. hnoes did some research and everyone said how easy it is to do and overall it is. found an old thread in which JohnZ offered his wisdom, and as usual he was bang on with his advice so thank you sir. i don't post much but am on this site everyday trying to learn as much as i can. feels good to accomplish even a small project on your own
Mike