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Engine Trick Flow Valve Cover Oil Leak

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TWood

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I installed brand new Trick Flow valve covers on my 2000 GT last month because I kept finding oil on top of the stock passenger side cover. I thought the stock cover may have had a micro fracture that was allowing oil to seep through. However, after installing the TFS valve covers, I am having the same problem. Oil is accumulating on the top of the passenger side cover, right on the letters "LOW" on the Trick Flow badge, and dripping down the side. I cannot figure out where this oil is coming from. I don't see any oil around any of the bolts. The air intake tube sits right above this spot, but I do not see any oil on it. The only thing I can think of is that its seeping out of the filler cap grommet. But I don't see any oil around the grommet. I have attached pics. The oil is circled in red. Does anyone have any ideas on where this oil is coming from?

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TWood

20+ Year Stangneter
Apr 8, 2003
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Lawrenceville, GA
May 17, 2021
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If anyone is interested, I figured out where the oil is coming from. Watch the engraved O and W letters on the valve cover. Skip to the 1:00 mark if you are in a hurry.
View: https://youtu.be/qiA4EOoHu4g
 
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