I don't know for sure, but appears to be a type of check valve, maybe to prevent oil drainback when engine is shut down. That way oil is right up there when starting.

 

I’m back, Took too long to rebuild head $390. F me. The gasket set box was open. No head bolts. Reorder.. then it was back ordered. I ended up spendind 40 bucks for 10 bolts at Advance Auto. So far out $500. Head is on. Working on torque head bolt. One bolt is acting stiff, Going to check if it full carbon in the hole.

 

I realize we are trying to get the job done for the lowest expense. By the time you get the right parts and the amount of time without the use of the vehicle and all that "stuff" sometimes it pays to get the things you need from the dealer There you will pay a little more, but you get the right parts, ALL of them, the same time with no aggravation.
Most folks only see the the cost of the parts, but don't take into consideration the aggravation of getting the wrong parts, multiple trips , well, you know what I'm trying to say.
Some aftermarket parts are OK, while some are not that hot.
Thanks for the update.

 

I striped out a cam cap thread. How do fix this?

 

Look into helix coils??

 

Heli coils, or thread inserts either way.
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aug 2, 2020. I had some threads at the bottom of those stripped cam caps Got some longer bolts To reach in deeper and washers and seems to be tight. We got it together and it started and idled wonderfully. I boggered the timing belt and had to bur another one. I got a hand full of wire holding brackets I forgot wear they went. I also have a gasket that I don’t know wear it goes. Anyone know what this goes to?

What does this gasket go to?

 

You know you are gambling with the longer bolt trick. A heli-coil is the preferred fix especially if the cap comes loose and you lose oil pressure on the road. When you are doing your own vehicle and it goes south,that's a chance you take. Anyone else doing the job and that happens and the cause is because of a shortcut who pays for the engine replacement?
Glad you got it all straightened out. It does look like a gasket for an intake manifold joint.

 

Your right again Hanky, I watered it up, but the belts on and was checking for leaks and I started hearing a noise in the valve cover. And shut it down. I’ll pop the valve cover and see what’s up.

 

Let's hope you don't have to pull 1/2 of it apart again.
Usually best if you take your time and double check your steps as you go.
You had your share of problems with this job, I hope your work and efforts are being appreciated.