breather grommet painted or not ?

Discussion in 'Chassis restoration' started by wallypep, Jan 5, 2017.

  1. wallypep

    wallypep Silver Level contributor

    is the breather rubber grommet on the valve cover painted or not on 70 gs 455 motor ? I have seen both ways
     
    wallypep, Jan 5, 2017
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  2. gstewart

    gstewart Well-Known Member

    All I can say is that u normally do not paint rubber. On my 350 there was no paint on the grommet.
     
    gstewart, Jan 6, 2017
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  3. wallypep

    wallypep Silver Level contributor

    The one that was in there was painted but I don't know if it was original I have seen restored cars done both ways
     
    wallypep, Jan 6, 2017
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  4. wallypep

    wallypep Silver Level contributor

    :Do No:
     
    wallypep, Jan 8, 2017
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  5. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    The grommet was installed prior to the engine getting painted. There are a few things that are painted- the top of the fuel pump, the oil filter, and Im fairly sure the bypass hose was red
     
    CJay, Jan 8, 2017
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  6. wallypep

    wallypep Silver Level contributor

    thanks Jason , that was what I thought was correct, but saw a nice restored gsx car on here, and it wasn't,, so just double checking , does look better not painted
     
    wallypep, Jan 8, 2017
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  7. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    If we restored these cars the same way the factory built them, we would be laughed out of concours judging
     
    CJay, Jan 8, 2017
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