RE: 87 CGT-questions

[jwilliam <jwilliam@99main.com>]

>2.	I have noticed that the oil needs to be topped off usually every month.  I do a lot of highway driving.  I was told when I >purchased the car that the head gasket was leaking slightly but that it was nothing critical for the moment.  That was almost a >year ago and now I'm wondering if I'm risking a major repair if I just keep adding oil rather than changing the gasket.

With a head gasket leak causing so much oil to vanish, you probably also have lots of oil in the coolant and probably the coolant is leaking into the cylinders as well. I wouldn't delay the repair, as it can cause some more serious problem (like warping the head). I haven't done this job yet and it doesn't look easy.

Sorry for the mixup.  Blame my own carelessness in my last note.  It is the VALVE cover gasket that I was told was leaking, not the HEAD gasket.  I realize that there is a big difference.  So, with this in mind, the same questions apply.  Can I fix it myself or should I let a mechanic handle it?

Thanks

Jon