This set of valve covers are on special becasue of cosmetic blemishes.
The first cover, the top cover in the picture, has three discolorations on one end. These discolorations are about 5/8 inch diameter. There is another discoloration spot on the other end. And a scrape on the intake manifold side. The scrape is about 1 1/2 inches long.
The other cover, the bottom cover in the picture, has some extra rough finish in the casting near the TE on top. There is also a large discoloration spot on both the intake and exhaust sides. Both spots are about 1 inch long. There is a standard amount of porosity and roughness near the bolt holes.
Some porosity and roughness near bolt holes is normal. Pictures included for reference.
A gasket is available. Cork composite gaskets are recommend with these PML valve covers.
New mounting bolts are included.
For reference, see our regular Chevy Big Block, 396, 427, 454, 502, CORVETTE Script, Tall, PML Part Number 11042.
This special should fit and function like a regular part.
This is sold as-is and cannot be returned.
Top down view of valve covers.
Inside of valve covers.
Three discoloration spots on one end of first valve cover.
This is the end near the C.
Porosity on first valve cover on the flange.
Discoloration spot on the ETTE end of first valve cover.
A scrape on intake manifold of first valve cover.
Rough surface around script of second valve cover.
A discoloration spot on the exhaust side of second valve cover.
Another discoloration spot on the intake manifold side of second valve cover.
Some porosity around bolt hole of second valve cover.
This is normal.