VVT-i Oil Control Valve

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I had a stock type metal PCV valve clicking like a valve tap on a stock 71 350 Chevy. (It sticks into a rubber grommet on the top of the left valve cover.)It wasn't particularly dirty or gummy, and looked and rattled, etc. like the replacement that didn't tick.
Glad you're doing and reporting this work. Valves and oil pan are on my list. I might try something I did on one donorcycle--Glue the lower face of the oil pan gasket to the pan, and grease the upper surface. Then can do cold oil changes. (No need for oil hot and just stirred to flush heavier particles, and no need to wait for dripping to stop.)Bulk drain through plug, then pull the pan and inspect/clean surfaces.)