So I had to replace my leaky valve cover gaskets on the 4.7L of my 2003 Dakota. While I was in there I replaced all the lifters and inspected the rocker arms. This is my first time doing this job so I took lots of pictures to see if anyone had any thoughts on the look of everything. I ask because all of the videos I saw online seemed to be nicer looking on the inside. I didn’t see anything that I noticed as being an issue and it is all back together and running great but I figured I would ask anyway.

 

Looks fine to me. If you're looking for something that looks worse to feel better, here's mine. The former owner wasn't very good at oil maintenance.