Hey I just wanted to answer your question regarding replacing valve cover gasket vs building a shield. I read the actual detailed recall info @ the dealer & it specifically states to replace it. There was not 1 word about building a shield around it. So, I started calling all the dealers. All I did was give them the recall # & ask if they actually replaced it or if they did the shield & every single service rep ADMITTED that they build the shield! I was shocked, so I finally called Wayne Thomas Cadillac & GM & they read the recall instructions from GM & they ordered the parts, I went in the next day & had it fixed. My usual mechanic looked it over & verified that they did it by the book. The shield that they're putting on them are thin & poorly made, they can't withstand normal engine temps for less than a year & then it's going to have to be fixed right out of pocket.
