Originally Posted by RPX5

I had my front end links replaced at the dealer yesterday, and the service advisor mentioned that I had a leaky valve cover gasket, and then told me that I didn't really have to replace it, and on an 8 cyl it will just begin to leak once again, within the next year and a half. He mentioned that it is a very normal issue on an 8 cyl and really nothing to spend money on (about $550-$600 to replace both at dealer).

I knew of the leaky valve cover gasket, and I planned on replacing them with an indy shop. Should I just go ahead and replace it? Or should I listen to the dealer's service advisor and save my $450 (cost to replace at indy)?