leaking valve cover gasket

[Mia225]

Sup gentle-ladies...

So i found a burning oil smell and some like smoke coming from the engine bay during the week on my way home.

Immediately turned around and went back to work to park off the car.

Initially i gave it some thought and figured it might of been some oil residue that stayed behind when my starter was replaced 2 weeks back (first time driving car after fetching it). today i went to go check and after running the car it was still there. did some investigations and it looks like my valve cover gasket is at fault.

so i have 2 questions:
1. implications of driving my car home with the leaking gasket (rosebank -> randfontein)
2. where can i find a replacement gasket?

Thanks in advance!!

 

[Nick]

it shouldnt do any damage other than a bit of smoke untl the gasket warms up and seals.

 

[Mia225]

Thanks bud...

any idea where i can buy a replacement?

 

[Nick]

Bmw.
I wouldnt buy a knock off.

 

[Jobmeyers]

From the stealers
Cheap and easy to replace...

 

[akajee]

From the stealers
Cheap and easy to replace...

I replaced my one some time back, got it from the agents - not that much of a price difference at the time. Anyway, only happens when you giving the car some 'extra' fuel (in my case).