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What are the little plastic grommets for ?

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Old 06-22-2011, 06:25 AM
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I got a new valve cover gasket and it came with those plastic grommet things idk what they are for can someone help me out. Also should i get this returned i just bought it and it looks like it has factory defects check it out below.

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grommets are for the bolt holes in the valve cover.
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for the inside or underside do the come with them from the factory... i got another quality picture there is another rip from someone being a idiot at the factory.

another defect should i return it ?
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I think that should be replaced with one that has an intact outer coating.
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