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The oil leak is coming from the valve cover gasket and leaking onto the exhaust manifold, the rubber valve cover gaskets get hard from the engine heat and start to leak, you will have to replace the rubber valve cover gaskets to stop the oil leak
On 4 cylinder it takes about 20-30 minutes. For V-6 it might take couple hours.
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The cost to replace valve cover gaskets on a 2001 Subaru Legacy is about $600. If the work is done at home the cost is only $100 to $200.
I'm going to replace the valve cover gaskets on my 5.4. The top bolts their very loose, but hesitant to come out. any thing would help me
either tighten the valve cover bolts, or replace the gaskets.
To replace the valve cover gaskets on a 2003 Jeep Liberty, the valve cover is removed. The old gasket is then removed from both the valve cover and the manifold (old gasket will come off in pieces on both sides). Then spread the sealant on the manifold, place the new gasket on, then put sealant on top of the gasket and replace the valve cover and bolt down.
If the valve cover gaskets are leaking, yes.
You need to replace the valve cover gaskets.
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Take to a qualified BMW mechanic.
you do not need to remove intake manifold to change valve cover gaskets. intake bolts to the block. valve covers bolt to the heads EDIT: Theirs some clearance issues but you can maneuver the valve cover out.