My Rodeo is leaking oil from the valve covers very badly. Mileage 130,000; probably never been done before. The spark plug wires are oiled up and are to be replaced. I'm about ready to do the job and I'd like to hear from someone who has "been there - done that".
Should I go with the factory replacement valve cover gaskets or would a Fel-Pro or Beck / Arnley gasket last longer? Will the valve cover gasket stay in place while installing the cover or is it OK to goop it into place? I wouldn't want it to move during installation and discover a worse leak later on. Do the spark plug seals (O-Rings?) install at the bottom or the top of the tube? If at the top, what seals the bottom? Any helpful tricks or shortcuts you found while doing the job? I'm looking forward to the time when I can park my Rodeo in the garage without changing it's oily diaper every month.
TIA,
Dale