Hey all. Got a potential problem and I'm not sure of my best course of action. If got a '94 4X4 Toy with approx 160,000k on the odo with one HG rebuild done on it six or so years ago. Now when I had it last done at a shop I had the gent drop in a dual timing kit setup from LC which included a new H20 pump, oil pump and of course a dual row timing chain. Oh yeah also had him put in a slightly upgraded cam. I believe I recall something about taking it back in after a short bit to have him either snug up the head bolts or dial in the valves. Hell could have been both for all I know! Anywho the truck has run strong since, no issues what so ever, with no incidents of overheating. Only thing that has been a bear lately is a leak somewhere on the front of the motor which is managing to dirty up everything located in the front of the motor. Couple nights back I noticed ever so slight of an increase in the temp gauge, lasted all of two seconds, then it was back to it's normal reading. Well me being paranoid I pulled right over and checked the oil. Dipstick was low but okay.....the cap had just one small spot of creamy residue on the inside of it. BTW the overflow for the antifreeze was low. My experience says HG is failing, but the temp is good, no power loss and after driving it again I only noted another small spot on the inside of the cap. It's been real cold here so I'm always seeing a fair amount of exhaust, no way to tell if it's getting worse. I can't afford to rebuild this motor so I'm looking for options.
1. If it's a small leak will a product like K&W Permanent Metallic Block Seal get me by until I can afford it?
2. Could it be something other then the HG. (Because there was no past overheating probs)
3. Could I get away with retorking the head bolts?
4. Off topic....Where the hell could that oil in the front of the motor be coming from? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> (Happening long before the recent issue)
Sorry for the long post, been reading older post but nothing directly applies. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/sleeping.gif" alt="" />
