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Just purchased a 4.0 96 GC 103K mi and took it to the dealer for an alignment and keyless programing. Also had them check for an oil leak that I thought might be coming from around the distributor or oil filter adaptor. They told me I had oil leaking from the head gasket. I have had head gaskets go bad before with other cars but not like this. The GC runs fine no coolent loss or smoke. I just power washed it and wiped it down and will try see where its leaking. They couldn't do the alignment because of of a worn track bar. Anyone on the list have any problems with the head gasket leaking oil on the right side? Also I priced the track bar at $115 from a internet dealer. Is it worth it or should I go aftermarket. I have searched the archives and could find no mention of oil leaking from the head gasket but a lot of posts about the iol filter adaptor.
Thanks in advance
 
I just bought mine too. The original owner (lady) was GREAT!!!! Anyways, she told it need a qt every 1500 miles. I was cool with it as the suburban had needed it every 800 miles :eek:
Well, after looking at the valve cover, the bolts (all) came off with my fingers :eek: So, I tighten them back down (real tight) and so far I have gone 800 miles NO OIL LOSS! Check yours.
 
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"Well, after looking at the valve cover, the bolts (all) came off with my fingers :eek: So, I tighten them back down (real tight) and so far I have gone 800 miles NO OIL LOSS! Check yours."

Its lower than the valve cover. I just got back from a highway run and it looks as if it is the oil is seaping from the gasket starting aroung the #3 cly. Not much just a very small trace, but I only drove about 6 miles.
 
Hummm. Maybe the oil is dripping? Did you try to tighten the valve cover to rule it out? Only takes 5min.
 
95JeepGC said:
You might try the intake manifold gaskets. They can leak around that area.

Jonathan
The dealer did confirm this. Although, they said $400-$500 to fix. Maybe do a leak down test?
 
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