So there are traces of oil around where my head meets the block, so my head gasket isn't sealing well... The motor (D16Y7) has had a bit here for a while, it still pulls/runs fine... Anyone have a guess of how long it will continue to run alright this way for? I think I'm going to try to hold out for summer when I want to maybe swap to an ls motor or something

 

Are you sure the oil is not leaking from the valve cover or distributor.

 

im guessing its leaking from the distributor o rings. have any pics of said leaking?

 

I agree with these guys, most likely either the Dist. O-Ring, Valve Cover Gasket, Cam Seal thats causing the oil leak. Not Headgasket.