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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 11:30 PM
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I recently bought a 71 convert. It has a correctly mounted PCV valve but nothing in the breather hole on the right side. I've bought everything to get up to the air cleaner base but haven't been able to find the correct grommet for the valve cover. A friend saw a couple pictures and thinks I may have LT1 valve covers (far as I know, I do not have an LT1 engine). So, how would I know and where can I get the correct grommet?
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Originally Posted by sfgand9ers
I recently bought a 71 convert. It has a correctly mounted PCV valve but nothing in the breather hole on the right side. I've bought everything to get up to the air cleaner base but haven't been able to find the correct grommet for the valve cover. A friend saw a couple pictures and thinks I may have LT1 valve covers (far as I know, I do not have an LT1 engine). So, how would I know and where can I get the correct grommet?

LT-1 Valve covers fit most short block engines and look like this:


Most vendors sell grommet- Link
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...roduct_Related
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Old May 1, 2012 | 12:18 AM
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Thanks Clubby99. That is exactly what my covers look like. Will get that grommet ordered tomorrow.
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Actually you can buy it at a local NAPA or Autozone store.
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Originally Posted by paul 74
Actually you can buy it at a local NAPA or Autozone store.


Do you have LT-1 valve covers?

Searched extensively...

I could not find one at an auto parts store that fit correctly.
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