Oil weeping through headgasket

[idamaster]

I had to change my headgasket out a few weeks back and I did add sealant to the bottom end and then on top of the headgasket like I read. Now, I'm pretty sure I put plenty but I'm weeping oil right around the area where the chain tensioner is. Is there anyway I can stop this leak without removing the head again?

[jspaeth]

I had to change my headgasket out a few weeks back and I did add sealant to the bottom end and then on top of the headgasket like I read. Now, I'm pretty sure I put plenty but I'm weeping oil right around the area where the chain tensioner is. Is there anyway I can stop this leak without removing the head again?

What kind of engine?

[eklips3]

sounds like its not making a good seal.

did you plane the head ? usually the heads can warp over time and even the slightest bit of warp can cause a leak.

[idamaster]

Its an sr20. I Just cleaned off the old headgasket. VERY WELL. Then sprayed the HG with copper spray and sealed the area around the timing chain with gray sealant.

[fcdrifter20]

Its an sr20. I Just cleaned off the old headgasket. VERY WELL. Then sprayed the HG with copper spray and sealed the area around the timing chain with gray sealant.

so u cut off the piece of the HG that sits between the cover and head.??

[idamaster]

No no no. I just added the gray sealant around the timing chain, on the bottom and on top of the headgasket.