Interesting. I don't think my valve cover has those. I'll have to check next time I pull it off (for installing the engine.)
I didn't notice that the grommets had were squeezing into the valve cover though. They have a pretty sizeable flange under the washer that should prevent that from happening.


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.