deserthound

How is the metal stamped plate inside the valve cover removed? If it's not supposed to be removed, then why do all gasket sets include a gasket for it? I posted several pics at http://www.ruralinternetservices.com/postpic to show what I'm talking about.

abecedarian

I've never received a gasket for that from Toyota or Felpro.

TOYOTA 1

ive always wondered the same thing.

bump. cause i wanna know also.

corax

don't take it off and don't worry about that gasket, it's not going anywhere and is just there as a splash guard to prevent oil droplets being sucked up by the PCV

deserthound

I know the purpose of the plate. Just wondered if anyone actually uses this gasket. I received another top-end turbo gasket set from engnbldr today and even it includes this gasket.

TOYOTA 1

ive never peplaced it... i didnt even know there was a gasket there lol.

ive always wondered what that gasket was for lol.

abecedarian

It looks like the baffle could be prised off and then put in place and have the stubs 'staked' to keep the baffle from separating.

deserthound

Well, I've got a few spare valve covers here so I'm going to rip one of the baffles off and see what's underneath it. Stay tuned.

deserthound

Ok, the pictures are posted at http://www.ruralinternetservices.com/postpic. The gasket is under there, but doesn't seem to be really necessary. Now we know. Ignore it.

corax

I think on my '84 block where the front of the valve cover was "rounded" it had bolts holding it on . . . . I might be wrong, but those baffles look familiar

abecedarian

"insert something funny to say here"

hehe.

Broomie's

I built a many a 22re and never used that gasket either! You had to drill it to get it off didn't you? Don't see how you would get it back on?

deserthound

Yes, I milled the pads off. Don't you hate paying for something that you don't need and will never use, like this gasket? If I had a choice in the matter, I'd tell the gasket packers to keep that gasket and give me another intake plenum gasket. Seems that's the one I usually need more than the others.

Broomie's

Yup! Im with you on that one! Maybe I can trade all the ones I have back in for some head gaskets!

pauliep13

Weird... The valve cover set I got from Napa had that one in there, too. Never even thought about what it was for.

Oh well, now I know... it's for something else I paid for to take up room in my trash.

Pistonman

When I rebuild an engine I use it. I have found some nasty chunks in there.
Much easier if they bolt on (early cover).