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oil leak problem

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by jtpvg, Mar 30, 2014.

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    I've noticed this oil leak recently. I've known about my top head gasket has leaked above it last year but its not bad so I just let it go. Well I took it out for a ride today and noticed this stud pooling out oil. I actually head it popping and then did an inspection on it. I believe its a stud that carries oil from bottom to top. Am I correct on this? Do I need to finally break down and do a new gasket set? What all is involved? The picture is in my photobucket. It was too large to put on here..
     
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    Got it resized..
     

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    Is it leaking from the base gasket, the actual head gasket, or the valve cover gasket?
     
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    I know it was leaking from the top head gasket, but it wasn't bad when I parked it for the winter. Now I think its leaking from the top head gasket and maybe flowing down the stud. I'm not 100% sure. I just don't see why it would've got so much worse. I cant see a trail going down the stud.
     
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