leaking valve cover

[robert plante]

> At the beginning of this month i took my Porsche out of the garage for the
> new season of Porsche fun and everything work's great.The car feel strong
> and fantastic to drive.
>
> Now i just have a little problem with my car a 964 Porsche 1991C2.The
> problem is located on the
> left side of the
> engine.The bottom valve cover is leaking.I can see drop of oil comming out
> from the stud where you bolt on the cover( 11 studs).The ignition wires
are
> full of oil and of corse oil dripping from the bottom of the cover.No
other
> leak.... just from the valve cover.
> Last year i changed the valve cover gasket with no success.Still oil
> dropping
> from the studs.
> The valve cover is a bit waved and i would like to know if the oil droping
> is caused by the waved cover and if it is a common problem with this
> engine?Is there any way to fix it?Yesterday i called up the dealer and the
> price for a new valve cover is more then prohibitive.
>
> Robert Plante
>

[Porschedude]

What was the price of the cover?

I know of a dismantler in Los Angeles who sells many used pieces, heads, cam towers, etc. I would venture to guess that he would sell a cover by itself. I see a couple of covers in the attached picture.

I have purchased a few parts from him. He seems very cooperative. He takes Paypal and if you'r not happy with an item, he will take it back.

His name is Todd, check out his site at www.911pcar.com

(818) PORSCHE (767-7243)
(818) 768-0911 Fax
(818) 335-8888 Todd's cell phone
(818) 335-8055 Sara's cell phone

[pbs911]

When you changed out the gaskets did you also use new harware (i.e. crush washers and locking nuts?) Each component contributes to sealing the valve cover.

Running the valve cover sealing surface on a belt grinder will also all your to striaghten out any warpage.