Oil in valve cover

Tiny
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If I take my valve cover gasket off on my 95 chevy 1500, I should see alot of oil while my truck is running right?
Thursday, December 16th, 2010 AT 8:23 PM

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Tiny
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Yea should get a face full splashing off rockers
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Thursday, December 16th, 2010 AT 8:41 PM
Tiny
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Thank u, so if I dont then I prob need an oil pump
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Thursday, December 16th, 2010 AT 8:47 PM
Tiny
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More likely worn cam bearings
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Thursday, December 16th, 2010 AT 8:49 PM
Tiny
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Will that give me a lil knock or clatter on my bottom end?
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Thursday, December 16th, 2010 AT 9:02 PM
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Yes if pump failed rods would knock. What is oil pressure you can check with mechanical gague
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Thursday, December 16th, 2010 AT 9:11 PM

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