Spotting Valve Cover Gasket Leaks A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

There is definitely oil dripping from the valve cover area, and the head gaskets look pretty dry. So my question: how much time and cost should ... One of the issues/tricks is the valve cover gasket bolts - you have to go around torqueing them multiple times to get a good seal where the ... Oil on the plugs is never good in general, but a leaky valve cover can also cause other problems in how the car runs. With enough of a leak you ... I didnt use felpro gaskets , not sure where this leak could be coming from ? My valve cover gaskets need to be replaced along with the 2 cylinder head covers, the intake manifold gaskets, plenum gaskets and spark plug well seals. I agree with Pilgrim, if the valve cover was leaking a quart of month you would have oil stains and lot of them every time you parked the ... ... signs of leaking). Is the felpro gasket the same material as the OEM gasket? I'm assuming the shape of the OEM might meet more strict ... One of the most obvious signs of valve cover gasket failure is an oil leak. If you notice oil pooling under your car or a decrease in oil level, it could be a ... +1 valve cover. Your head gasket is lower in between the top/bottom end of the engine. New valve gaskets are like $25 - $35. Stock Problems/Issues - Valve Cover Gasket leaking prematurely? - I just recently noticed that my 09 has oil buildup around the valve cover ...