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Old Mar 27, 2025 | 07:05 PM
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Valve cover tabs

This is on a 72 Olds 350. What are the two tabs on the passenger side valve cover used for?

Were there connectors to hold the modulator line? If yes, are those connectors sold by anyone?


Old Mar 29, 2025 | 06:39 AM
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Not sure what yours were use for,but they are the type of clips that hook the springs to the top of the air cleaner on my W30. I think some one added them to hold something they added?
Old Mar 29, 2025 | 06:51 AM
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They are for holding part of the engine harness down and out of the way.
Old Mar 29, 2025 | 06:57 AM
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Did the modulator pipe get retained as well? It’s been entirely too long since I’ve seen unmolested cars in close detail.

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Old Mar 29, 2025 | 07:14 AM
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Actually yes. There is a special tab that goes to the top center valve cover bolt that holds the modulator tube.
Old Mar 29, 2025 | 08:48 AM
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The PIM is your friend. It will also provide the correct locations on the valve cover.



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