Valve cover breather removal

[dodge68charger]

I tried twisting, pulling, and prying on the breather cap for my big block valve covers and cant get the thing out. It just spins.. Behind the valve cover is a baffle so i cant really see how its in there. Were these meant to be removed. Thanks. I post a pic of the style i have. Valve covers are at the shop

 

[clazar]

They pop out. Pull & twist usually does it.

Chuck

 

[Cranky]

How old is the rubber grommet that it fits into? If it's several years old, it's most likely dried and hard as a rock and if it's original, it is dried and hard. Heat might/should help to get it out. Heat lamp or hair dryer should do it.

 

[dodge68charger]

Thanks guys. I ll try the heat method and give it a go

 

[dodge68charger]

Can anyone help identify the year of these valve covers. One of the corners is slightly indented. Thanks

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Can anyone help identify the year of these valve covers. One of the corners is slightly indented. Thanks

Did some research, they are from 1971

 

[Seax440Dodge]

looks like 70 to early 71 to me