leaking oil on valve cover

[j3095]

my 95 j30 ( 122k ) had an oil leak on valve cover, took to infiniti they want $1200 plus parts, so i went to small shops that do japanese cars, they estimate $700, is it a must to do it now or can it wait ? it's a small leak but since the oil drop in the manifolt sometimes i could smeel burning inside the car, any suggestion will help ....

[driverdriver]

If you leave it as is, it will only get worse. Oil dripping and burning in the engine compartment isn't a good thing-you could have a fire.

[Chezedik]

Since it is a VG30e (and I am a Nissan guy), I would suggest that you loosen the motor mounts, and put a jack on the bell-housing of the trans., then you will lift the engine to change the bad valve cover gaskets. Try using search for how to adjust the mounts.