I know it's a common problem but new to me: My front cylinder head gasket is leaking oil - I noticed by a few drops of oil that fall on the filter below. In a nut shell, what's the process for replacing the gasket (I looked at the manuel but, of course, the first step is to remove the engine and I'd like to avoid having to do that if I don't need to). Thanks.

 

The engine does not have to be removed.Intake,gas tank, rocker cover and head.

 

Do you mean cylinder base gasket ? If it is I know of some super silicons that will get you by Ley us know

 

Front cylinder is no problem with the engine in the frame. First thing is which gasket, rocker box gaskets leaking or base gaskets leaking are more common than head gaskets.

 

just make sure you dont have a stripped head bolt in the case. try torquing the head bolts before taking it apart. be a drag to install new gaskets just to find out you have a stripped bolt and have to take everything apart again. i also found it was easier to install the piston in the cylinder first then slide it on and line up the piston pin with the rod, figure the head bolt studs will keep the cylinder from falling all the way down,besides thats how they do porsche 911 cylinders and pistons, and thats how i did mine. also id silicone the base gasket. they are famous for leaking. any way thats how id do it.