Valve cover options

Bumble Beep

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Hi all.

Decided to replace the valve cover gasket and vent grommets, as oil is coming out somewhere. After getting everything off, the cover is looking worse for wear. I could clean it up and paint it, but probably easier to replace it. It seems the Mopar part is discontinued and the only option I've found is the Dorman 264-983. Only a few Amazon reviews and they are bad. Has anyone used this part with success? Are there other options? BTW this is for a 2006 Rubicon 4 L.
 
What was going on there to wear it out?

My leak was persistent even after replacing old gasket with Felpro.
I ended up taking it out, gave it a soapy wash and coated with Permatex Super 300... Since November not even a wet spot around it.