oil in valve cover

1995 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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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?
Dec 16, 2010 at 12:23 PM
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Yea should get a face full splashing off rockers
Dec 16, 2010 at 12:41 PM
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thank u, so if i dont then i prob need an oil pump
Dec 16, 2010 at 12:47 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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More likely worn cam bearings
Dec 16, 2010 at 12:49 PM
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will that give me a lil knock or clatter on my bottom end?
Dec 16, 2010 at 1:02 PM
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Yes if pump failed rods would knock. what is oil pressure you can check with mechanical gague
Dec 16, 2010 at 1:11 PM
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