awesome, thanks for that. The leak/smell is obviously my largest concern at the moment. Would you happen to have some info/guide (pictures) on this, I don't even know what a valve cover looks like really, or where it's located. I am very handy, and I am sure I can fix it if I know what I am looking at.

Yea, I hate that my first posting is problems! I have some other things I want to do with this car, that is, after I get it running well. Thanks again.