oil leak on 2001 honda 130 outboard
 

I just noticed a small amount of oil running down the outside of the engine into the water. removing the engine cowling I found an oil leak coming from a hose under the valve cover that goes down through the bottom. the oil leaking from this hose is then going through a drain passage to the lower section where it is dripping into the water. I cannot see if the hose is damaged and can simply be replaced or if there is something more going on here ? loks like the valve cover would have to be removed ?


any help or guidance would be appreciated


thanks, Steve