Question on Oil Leak Diagnosis

I have a 2007 mini in which i just put in a new engine. It ran fine last fall the first 2000 miles and I put it away for winter. Started driving again on June 1 and within a week notice oil leaking out of valve cover. There is a lot of oil in plug one on left as you look at engine and in the center bolt cavity on the left. I took valve cover off. cleaned all the gaskets and put back on using gasket seal. It still leaked in the same areas. Does any one have a cure for me.

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[Nick at Pelican Parts]

Remove the gasket, check if the valve cover is cracked or warped. If not, replace the gasket with new. Give The Pelican Parts parts specialists a call at 1-888-280-7799. They can figure out what part or repair kit you need.


- Nick