I can believe that Bill. I recently removed, wire brushed, degreased and primed the side and valve covers on my 216. New gaskets, meticulously clean mating surfaces, still weeps oil after a good run. I don't notice a change on the stick, but it's definitely "escaping".

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/pikappa167/fa053e3d.jpg

Last edited by MLT; 12/01/2010 2:21 AM. Reason: Added pic