Leak Around Valves? or Valve Cover? Options

[kbrunk1]

I have a sizeable drip going. (driver side)
I put the new slghtly oversized cork valve gaskets under the covers.
I used a tiny bit of ?forgot name? gasket seal to hold while putting in place (four corners).
One side is fine. no leak (passenger side)
I think the driver side is fine also concering the cork seal and the cover.
It seems the leak is coming from the round pipes going into the valve adjustment area where you set the valves (from back side where the cover goes).
Has anyone else had this issue?
Is this a drop engine repair? (hope not)

I have a spare set of cork seals and could try another round, but do not think this is the problem.
Oil hits the exhaust then runs downhill and drips at two spots.... real bummer...
Smoke and nasty smell....

[luskesq]

Assuming that your valve cover gaskets are correctly in place, sounds like the pushrod tubes. Replacement is relatively simple and can be done without engine drop. If replacing the o-rings (2 per tube) on one, I'd do them all at the same time. The o-rings are very inexpensive. On the Pelican site under technical articles they discuss the process. It isn't a very difficult job. If ordering it is a good idea to pick up a couple of spares (both the large and smaller o-ring) in case you manage to mangle on during the install. It isn't that difficult to accidently pinch/cut them when installing. The Pelican site is at: http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/9...ooler_seals.htm

Good luck,

Keith