A question that I am not sure how to even ask...

That's what I was wondering as well. You got the valve cover off and didn't find 7 quarts of oil. Where the heck did it go??

What I see in the pics you sent (and I'm no expert) looks like you've had some water in your oil, and I think I see antifreeze on a valve spring or two.

Sometimes some of us get a little impatient trying to help someone and they disappear. I'm retired, and have way too much free time on my hands. Now that we know that you have a life away from your cars and that you're a real poster, not a troll, our patience level may go up a bit.

Now, about those 7 quarts of oil......

BC