Breathers-baffles-pcv???????????

[geneo4116]

ok installed new valve covers,they did not come with baffles-breathers,i am running a pcv valve thats it,could not get them to seal,finally did,now it seems like im getting leaks everywhere where i never did before,the other valve covers had breathers and baffles no problems, have only driven car about 6 miles oil pan leaking out of 1 bolt tighten and it stopped,then dip stick tube started leaking pulled it out and siliconed it,whats up,what say you[S

 

[andreasklapp]

sounds like you've got a buildup of pressure. make sure you didn't over fill the oil. check your pcv... that's all i got to offer.

 

[adam]

With a PCV, you need a breather in the other valve cover (or somewhere). You get leaks with a PCV only setup when you are on the throttle hard and then let up. The built up pressure can't excape fast enough through the PCV valve, so if finds other places to escape. I did same thing as you once, and kept blowing out the dipstick when I'd let off after a hard run. Stick a breather in the other valve cover (with a baffle) and that'll fix it.