I bought a 2007 s40 that was said to have a blown head gasket.
It has almost 7900 miles on it. After I pulled the engine and got
to looking at it I'm starting to think that it might be that plug that
I keep reading about here on this site. Or that the upper and lower
head joint seal is leaking. The head gasket looks to clean and all the
oil seems to be coming from the top of the head. The two cavities
on top are saturated with oil as are the fins above and below the
head gasket. I really don't want to mess with the head gasket if
I don't have to. I'd much rather pull the top part of the head, fix
the plug, retorque the head, check cam, chain & tentioner, and
reseal the top back on. I have lots of pictures to post but apparantly
I don't get to post any. I was hoping to get the best ones up so I
can get good assisments from you all who care to give one.
I'd appreciate any and all feedback.
Thanks: Wiley