intake bolt sealer

Just about ready to bring out the welder :toothy6: "Still" oil :angry3: I pulled the intake bolt and it was dry this time..(due to thread and copper RTV). I then took the valve cover off and "yes" found the gasket wet even the threads were to spec (+). I ended up putting my "rubber" one that never leaked before (yes it used). Still theres' a puddle where the intake bolt is located under the carb. I also checked to ensure the Performance Covers were not touching the intake. I perhaps thought my carb was leaking from the shaft but there's just too much oil.
It's one of those things I guess. Physics tell me if it's from the valve cover gasket, the oil would trace or run to the rear. Theres no indication of oil dripping from the cover (it's dry) and if it is leaking under higher RPM, still...how it drips or jumps inboard towards the carb then passes the 1/4 intake lip "uphill" then all of a sudden drops into the bolt valley is F**king Magic. :shaking: I need a beer or two maybe three.