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Originally Posted by SonicVQ
Be very carful not to over tighten the valve cover bolts.
They are a stepped collar design (see link below) and can snap, leaving the threaded portion in the head.
Also, tightening them a little more will not increase the clamping force between the valve cover and cylinder head.
If it is leaking, the rubber gasket has shrunk and needs to be replaced.
https://conceptzperformance.com/niss...1a_p_25546.php
Good luck with whatever you decide to do 
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With these bolts. Once tight, that's it. If OP doesn't find any loose bolts. Then the gasket has to be replaced.