Possible head gasket issue?

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01-01-2022, 09:45 AM

318SixPack

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Year: 1996

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Engine: 242 cui

Possible head gasket issue?

My engine hasn't been this clean in decades. I noticed this oiliness yesterday, cleaned it of with brake cleaner. Made a short trip today and got water up to operating temperature.

Looks like oil seepage between head and block.

Anything to be concerned about yet?

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01-01-2022, 11:34 AM

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It's normal. Don't touch it.

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01-01-2022, 11:59 PM

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Not uncommon, and nothing to worry about. Under that side is the galleys for the rods, so a slow weep there is just cosmetic and not an indication of a major problem. Mine was much worse, before I swapped in a low mileage engine (I scored one that had been rebuilt 7k miles earlier for by a pro shop for $300)