I've recently had my head gasket replaced but still have an oil leak. Appears to be an area on the top of the engine that appears really dark. Any sensors back there or opinions of what could be leaking? thanks!!

 

picture and type of engine would help... we dont have ESP here on H-T

 

LMAO - sorry, and thanks.
2.4 liter / 4 cylinder

 

Who replaced the headgasket? They didn't clean anything up very well, that may be the problem...

 

A colleague mechanic... what are you saying?

 

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The picture shows lots of oil which looks like it had been there a while. If a head job was just done that whole area should look clean and close to new, otherwise maybe somebody did not clean it like they should which in return maybe debris got between the head/block or between a seal somewhere. When we do a head job the head is sent out, steam cleaned, pressure tested ect. Then we clean the block and the cylinders to make sure we have a good clean sealing surface.

 

thank you for that information. I'm kind of overwhelmed as to what to do at this point. I've also attached another picture taken from below the exhause manifold [I think that is what it's called] - also showing leakage. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. The car has 220K miles on it..