"I think some of Gordon or Jon is rubbing off on me since after i adjusted the valves i ended up painting the valve cover and then removing the paint on the bmw and the lines on the cover...."
This is the first sign of illness, Bill. Immediately spill some oil in the engine compartment and allow it to collect some dirt and dust. A few sloppily placed wire ties and some duct tape on the intake boot will help to mitigate your previous action.
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