Distorted and damaged metal around spark plug holes
I am in the process of replacing the valve cover gaskets and spark plug hole bushings on my 2011 Acura TL and once I got the rear cover off I noticed there is extensive damage to the metal surrounding the spark plug holes. I then pulled the front cover and although not as bad, the metal under the seals also had considerable damage. I'll be replacing both covers. I've never seen anything like this. What would cause this to happen? Excessive heat?
valve covers look like they may have had excessive heat but its not uncommon for aluminum parts to have corrosion this is usually just pitting at gasket surfaces.
And I guess by 'best' I mean both longest lasting and best performing?
I've tried so many brands/models over the years and it seems that no matter what they cost ($15/blade or $30/blade), or the brand/style/feature/whatever, they all perform about the same which is decent at best, and they don't seem to last very long either before getting squeaky, etc..
I do clean/detail my cars, and pay extra attention to the windshield (so I don't believe there's buildup/residue).
I do also live in the northeast so we get all sorts of weather during the year (hot/cold/cold/hot...).
Thanks for any thoughts/suggestions.
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