valve cover grommet

383mrollg · Post by **383mrollg** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 5:22 pm

the grommet that holds the air cleaner to the valve cover ( not the pcv one...the other one is what im talking about ) is it supposed to have a hole in it or is it supposed to be sealed... my truck is a 70 with a 383 if that matters.. thanks

Post by **Hobcobble** » Thu Mar 24, 2005 6:48 am

Hmmm...

... The non-pcv grommet is a
doughnut type grommet that allows the breather
cap to snap into it. There would be a hose from
this breather to your air cleaner... is this what
you are referring to?
John

383mrollg · Post by **383mrollg** » Thu Mar 24, 2005 11:16 pm

Post by **Seabee** » Fri Mar 25, 2005 7:24 am

Yes, it should have a hole in it. Aftermarket valve covers often come with one grommet and one plug. Sounds like you're looking at one with a plug. The local parts store "speed shop" parts section should have a selection of grommets, or you could take a pair of scissors to the plug...