FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the valve cover embodying the new design with the oil filler being shown in phantom lines;
FIG. 2 is a right elevational view thereof, the left elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the outer edge of the valve cover in phantom lines.
The broken phantom lines depict unclaimed subject matter only and form no part of the claimed design.
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