Engine Oil Leak in 1985 GTV6

[alfagtv85]

Hi all

Seeking advise or confirmation, I have an oil leak occurring between the cylinder head and the block on the rear passenger side of the car. I suspect that it could be a blown gasket, but it could also be that the cylinder head may require re-torquing.

Looking at the oil in the engine there is no discoloration of the coolant so the coolant is not getting into the oil or the dip stick shows no water in the bottom of the block.

would anyone be able to provide any advise

[rowan_bris]

Oil pressure sender?  Is there oil in the valley?

[alfagtv85]

replaced the sender already, i am seeing oil coming out of the join between the head and the block

[Mick A]

G'day,

Valley/Inlet side or Exhaust side please?

Mick

[alfagtv85]

HI Mick

Oil leaking from exhaust side rear of block

regards

[alfagtv85]

Thanks for the information sportiva, would it be best to pull the head off and replace the gasket and check the oil gallery hole, to ensure that it is done properly

[carlo rossi]

Sportiva is on it you could try
dare I suggest that wynns product for old seals!!
I know but it does work

[alfagtv85]

thanks for your help guys, sportiva not sure how old the head gasket is as I acquired the car 6 months ago, i will try to re-torque the head first to see if the cures the problem otherwise new head gasket