I am fixing to replace my tappet cover gasket as it has decided it wants to leak quite a bit. Before it was a 1 maybe 2 drops on the ground total and now the side of my block is black and it leaves a bigger puddle of oil than what i would like too on the ground. Not very much still and oil level is checked to make sure its safe! But, I want to know if I can purchase this 12v tappet cover off ebay and bolt it right up with a new gasket? Or will it not work? I Want the extra vent and c ant jar loose of $300 for a billet one.

Do the job the right way and pull the VP44 off. I've seen too many attempting to cheat and end up having the gasket leak in the front form shoehorning the tappet cover back in. 

16 hours ago, Mopar1973Man said:

Do the job the right way and pull the VP44 off. I've seen too many attempting to cheat and end up having the gasket leak in the front form shoehorning the tappet cover back in. 

I wasn't even gonna attempt to do it without taking it off. I have taken a vp44 on an off this truck 7 times so i think i have the tools needed haha. It was for troubleshooting and warranty work around. In the end i got a new pump that didnt have rust and pits all over it.