You would be amazed at the amount of oil that slings off the cam and hits the bottom of the valley plate/ bathtub gasket!

Maybe the valve cover gaskets were not leaking after all but as we discussed over the phone, would be good to get them surfaced flat over the winter, put the original gaskets back on and roll with it.

Nice chatting with you Dave [/quote]
This where this shows its value.Splash shield! Also keep oil from slinging on the bottom of the intake or valley gasket.