bafflels in valve covers

jpfletch1 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-01-2003, 09:40 PM

When is it necessary to have baffles in the valve covers?

Mr.Fixit · #2 (**permalink**) 07-02-2003, 07:25 AM

Not necessary, but they certainly help prevent oil from getting out the breathers and making a mess on top of your valve covers. Lack of baffles is my number one pet peeve with aftermarket valve covers, I have added them to all my aftermarket covers that didn't have them.

trularin · #3 (**permalink**) 07-02-2003, 07:28 AM

I agree with Mr.fixit. I made baffles out of SS and bolted them in.

Wihtout them, oil gets in the PCV system. Litterally, you can be burning oil and make a real mess.

Just my $0.02

Trularin

sllib · #4 (**permalink**) 07-02-2003, 08:43 AM

Try stuffing some Scotch-brite in the breather tube; it won;t let the oil through but passes the air. Don't use the pre-soaped stuff.
Bill Stradtner