>On Sun, 24 Mar 2002 09:15:31 -0600 Marshall <mjruskin@SHAW.CA> writes:
>> Hi Ben:
>> I'm grateful you did this incredible site, and I don't care if your
>> engine
>> is dirty.
>> I live in Winnipeg, so my engine's just like yours!
>> Marshall
>
>On Sun, 24 Mar 2002 09:54:59 -0600, Stan wrote:
>Ever have any valve covers rust through?
>Stan
>
The retaining rod on the left valve cover (on my rusty/dirty engine here
in Michigan) was rusted in place and when I went to change gaskets it
broke off where it contacts the head in the hole. I had to spray and dig
with a pick slowly at the hole to remove the nubs that were left. Then I
wire brushed a hole into one of the valve covers in preparation for
painting. That's when I ordered a new set of covers and retainers which
is what I should have done to start with.

Marty
85 GL