What are the symptoms of leaking valve cover gaskets?
With the vast number of engine designs in common use, symptoms vary greatly, depending on the specific engine. Very common is an oil burning smell. This is because many valve covers are above the exhaust. When they leak they allow oil to reach the hot manifold, where it burns. Another common symptom is oil dripping and saturating the suspension under the vehicle. This can create several additional problems as oil tends to destroy the rubber components.
