I have been noticing that I am starting to seep oil from the valve head covers gasket (both sides). I inspected each bolt to see if maybe over time some loosened a bit. Upon inspection of the drivers side (the oil fill side) noticed that the front corner of the valve head cover was a tad loose. I snugged it up (did not crank on it, but anyhoo)and heard a snap! The tab cracked <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> What are my options at this point? Can it be remedied in place. Do I have to get a new valve head cover ($$$)? Ideas welcomed, but please be kind as I already feel like a jerkoff and I cannot kickmyself any harder. Thanks Fellas

If you can degrease it thoroughly you may be able to get away with Silicon Gasket Maker and / or JB Weld, etc.

Depending on the size of the crack you may have to remove the cover first and put the bead down thick, a minor crack you may be able to patch from the outside. Remember you are not holding against pressure, just need to make a barrier.

There is always duct tape too! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" />