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One of the first gaskets to go on your car is going to be your Valve Cover Gasket (VCG). Lots of times, you will see oil spots around the top of the valve head, along where the spark plugs are located, and at the back where the fuel injectors are.

To go about replacing the valve cover gasket, you will need a few things.

#1. Valve cover gasket. Available at any auto parts store, or your local dealership. I got a felpro one for around $15-20 from a discount auto store.

#2. Blue RTV sealant. this stuff is a silicone based "gasket-maker" or sealer for new gaskets.

#3. 10 mm socket and extension, along with a torque bar (available at sears for $20-25 for el-cheapo analog model).

Note: you may also want to buy a new rubber retainer for your pcv valve. it costs about $5 from the dealership. Also, pick up a new pcv valve too. more than likely, yours will crumble to pieces when you try to remove it.