First signs of failing Head gasket?

[s13dan]

I have recently notice that there is oil around my head gasket on the front of my block... The gasket looks to be saturated. Its very little oil and the only real reason i notice was because i recenlty detailed my engine bay.-Good idea. But if im driving conservatily is this really an issue???I really just want to get through the winter, then ill get a HG and some studs..In the mean time Ill just keep a very close eye on my oil and coolant.

[OSGeddie]

Honestly.. that's not even an issue... Especially if its leaking in the front. Its leaking where the timing chain area is, and there is no combustion, coolant, or oil pressure, therefore you have nothing to worry about.

5 bucks says it will work just fine for a long long time.

[s13dan]

True story, i didnt even think about the chain in front. im dumb

[FRoSt415]

Not a head gasket issue. if you are really irritated by the leak take off the timing cover and reseal it with silicone or a gasket to stop the leak.

[jakerps13]

HG leak = overheating, loss of coolant, bubbles in coolant, milky oil, oil in coolant.

Typical front cover/HG leak = from the nissan factory

[s13dan]

yea i know to look for oil in coolant and coolant in oil and overheating.. I just upgraded my turbo and i have a stock HG, so i wasnt sure, even though i have only gone WOT about three times...I need fuel.But thanx ill prolly just reseal it, i gatta do my oil pan anyway.