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Old 03-30-2020, 06:23 PM
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It sure sounds like a valve cover leak...Its not a matter of if the VC will leak, but when.

I'd take that paper towel and double check the area above the exhaust manifold/ heat shields in the passenger side rear corner of the valve cover.

Other common sources of an oil leak on this engine are:
-the Oil Filter housing gasket - which is behind/below the alternator on the engine
-Oil level sending unit - bottom of oil pan
-Oil Pan gasket.
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