oil leaks

[DAVE69]

I've got a 96 sc riv that my wife drives,it is leaking oil ,it seems to be coming from the top of the engine,possibly the intake area.Are these engines known for oil leaking in this area? or should I be looking somewhere else?if it is the intake ,is it a big job to change the gaskets?

 

[95scpa]

Front or rear?
Usually valve cover gaskets go first, and oil just blows around and look like it's everywhere.
You really should get a flashlight and look while it's running, carefully...
Look for the highest, wettest spot.

 

[DAVE69]

Thanks,I'll have to take a better look at the back cover,that might be the culprit