Good morning,
Head gasket failure is a result of the engine overheating. Once the temperature reaches a certain point, the gasket fails and allows combustion gases into the cooling system.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test
The valve cover has nothing to do with the head gasket except it must be removed to gain access to the cylinder head for removal.
I attached the procedure below for you to view.
Roy
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Sunday, May 9th, 2021 AT 5:43 AM