Getting prepared for head gasket or what...

[JShadzi at aol.com]

I'd clean the area up really good to see exaclty where the oil is coming from.  A seeping head gasket isn't the end of the world, I wouldn't be too concerned unless you had oil in your coolant or visa versa.

Javad

>Still in the process of getting the 5K ready and it turns out there is an
>oil leak coming from the rear of the head. My first inclination is the head
>gasket but it seems to be purculating out right by the rear most exaust
>bolt????
>
>I have the haynes manual for the car should I follow the procedure they
>describe or is there easier methods, like not removing certain components to
>do this job?
>
>BTW, thanks to all who responded to the basic 5K questions. I now know where
>all the buttons are :-)
>
>Thanks
>David Templeton
>'85 5K wagon
>'74 Triumph Spitfire
>'59 Triumph TR3a
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