I pulled one of the plugs (on cylinder #2) and checked for the crystals... there weren't any to be found. I also snagged my mom's Nikon SLR and took some pictures so you guys can see where there is fluid leaking.

In the first picture, I just want to point that although the "oil" goes from the valve cover to the bottom of the block, the valve cover isn't the only place leaking oil - it seems to be also coming from where the head meets the block. I have more pictures I can upload of this if it helps.

The reason I question the head gasket is because there seems to be another gasket (?) listed on the DIY links page for the cap/rotor and I wasn't sure if perhaps this could be the problem.


As far as the valve guides go - I am looking at the parts online right now and there are two categories, "std" and "1st" - which of the two should I purchase, and how many? 6 of each?

One more question - as far as parts go, I know I will need the following:

-valve stem seal kit
-valve guides
-valve cover gasket
-head gasket kit

is there anything else that should be on the list?

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