After changing my spark plugs I decided to tighten up my valve cover after noticing one of the nuts was pretty loose. I got to the one on the front left of the engine and just turned it and noticed how "loose" it was... I turned a tad bit more and snap... it flew off. My question is could I drive for about 2 weeks like this until I can order a new nut along with a valve cover gasket and a few other things [i want them all to come at once]

Heres a pic

 

Yes you can. Nothing will happen.

There's a bunch of people on here who drive like that, sometimes even with 2 broken off.

If anything, you should be able to remove your valve cover and use a pair of Vise-Grips to remove the broken bolt.

 

Yea i drove with 3 out of 4 on before (but i did have the 4 that go under my spark plug cover, B series) when i couldnt find a nut to fit on it. You might leak a little oil but nothing really to worry about.

 

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There's a bunch of people on here who drive like that, sometimes even with 2 broken off.
lol... ghetto ht'ers
If anything, you should be able to remove your valve cover and use a pair of Vise-Grips to remove the broken bolt.
yeah, I was planning on using the grips when I changed it... thanks </TD></TR></TABLE>

 

No problem. Remember to use the gasket and bolts for the B-Series motor.

 

leave the little grommet in and you'll be fine

 

just a dap of black silicone for a just incase.

 

Just take off all the nuts and use JB weld as a sealant and fill the other holes too. You won't leak anything anymore.

 

Yes you can. I broke a few and it was fine.