valve cover plug vs cam sprocket

[funcrew]

I pulled my valve cover to paint it and also try to stop my oil leak for the 3rd time. I noticed that the rubber plug in the valve gallery is rubbing on the cam sprocket. Does this indicate that I put the cam sprocket on wrong, that I installed the rubber plug backward or what? This gives me hope that I can fix my stupidity and actually get the valve cover to seal.



Thanks!

[SpecM]

its installed backwards, the "fat" end sits inboard of the head

[whodwho]

LOL, simple fix, turn the plugs around.

Edit: You beat me to it...

[strad]

Thanks! That picture gave me a good laugh. I needed one right then too.

[funcrew]

Thanks! That picture gave me a good laugh. I needed one right then too.

Yep. If it's possible to install any given part backwards, I've probably done it.

[strad]

Yeah. I've resorted to using a digital camera at times to make sure I don't screw stuff up when I put it back together!