My car was leaking engine oil like crazy (about 1/2 qtr a week). It was an external leak near the back of the engine. I took my car to a local indy to replace the head gasket last week. Cost me $1400 (ouch!) However, I still see a couple drops of oil on my drive way with the new head gasket. For those of you who replaced the head gasket, do you still having minor oil leak?
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93 300E 2.8
93 Toyota MR2 T-top 5sp
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92 BMW 525i (sold)
I suppose it could be all kinds of things, including a bad head gasket or front timing cover repair. I’ve read that replacing the front timing cover gasket can be a bit challenging and requires using a specific sealer. If the shop is not experienced, or even if they are, that could be a problem. I have also read that conditioning the head may be essential to get a good seal.
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I just couldn't give up on my 1995 E320.
I think it might be like always going back to that same bad relationship with an ex girlfriend.
You feel you love them too much, or you are just too stupid to know any better.
Vehicle: W124 E320 Coupé 1996, W124 300E twin turbo 1990, W126 300 SE 1991, Ford Capri 2.8i 1984
Location: Harpenden, England
Posts: 98
Was the head skimmed? I've had two M103 engines done; my mechanic would have walked away had he not been allowed to get the heads skimmed, as he says he's never dealt with one that didn't need it. Neither of the M103 engines is leaking now.
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