1998 2.4L Valve Cover Gasket

[ericv1984]

I have oil around my spark plug holes, seems to be more around cylinder 1 then there is around the other 3. I originally thought it was the valve cover gasket, but the 2.4L doesn't have a valve cover so I was thinking it's not called a valve cover gasket then. But, I was looking online and I saw listings for a valve cover gasket at O'reilly, AutoZone, and eBay. So is it a valve cover gasket or is it called something else? And would it be very hard to replace?

Is this the gasket set that I'd need? http://tinyurl.com/argwq5j

 

[melsg5]

this is the procedure. The spark plug tube seals are leaking causing your problem. If that is the set for the 2.4, it should work.

http://www.justanswer.com/chevy/4wwxx-96-quad-chev-cavalier-idling-rough.html

 

[ericv1984]

I just realized that there is two different sets. One is for the exhaust side and one is for the intake side, I think. For my problem, would I need both sets or just one?

EDIT: One set is 10.99 and the other is 15.99 at O'reilly, I just found a set that includes both at Rockauto.com for 11.82 plus shipping.

 

[melsg5]

you are pulling the complete assembly as described in the instructions so you need all the gaskets/seals