I just started pulling apart the intake on my loyale spfi to do intake manifold gaskets due to a leak. I also have valve cover gasket leaks that I was planning on ignoring, but I pulled the hose on top of the valve cover on the driver's side and there is a milkshake in there. is it ok to leave or do I need to replace this asap? Also head gaskets seem to be fine.

there's no need to do anything just based on seeing milkshake in the valve cover hose.

 

but i'd change your oil very soon. if your intake manifold gasket was leaking coolant into the combustion chamber that could be the reason of the milkshake you're seeing in the valve covers. since you're replacing it and said it was leaking then this sounds probable.

 

though i'm not positive what you're asking - valve cover gasket, head gasket, or the hose you removed?

 

if it was running fine before, then there's no need to replace anything. oil leaks generally don't require any replacement - just adding oil! get those intake gaskets on, change the oil, and drive.

 

valve cover gaskets never need to be replaced unless they're just pouring oil out all over the ground.

 

most EA82's i've found don't run well with leaks, so if the hose is bad you'll probably need to replace it. but if it runs fine without it then don't worry about it, it'll be fine until you get some hose to replace it.