I've been smelling some burning oil in my car, and noticed oil is getting onto the top of my passenger side exhaust manifold and then burning. I had the valve cover gasket reeplaced on that side, and it seemed to stop leaking for about a week and then I noticed the burning smell again yesterday and confirmed it by popping the hood and seeing the oil on the manifold again. There's also a little oil getting on the wires in the area. Where else could this leak come from?? AAny help would be appreciated.

 

are you sure that the valve cover gasket was properly seated... did they use silicone around the edges where the gasket meets the head??? it could still leak if not properly installed...

 

I have to look, the shop I took it to has an excellent rep in my area, and my Fiance's father manages it, so I'm assuming he made sure it was done right. I'll ask him, and check the gasket myself as well.