I understand AND wouldn't like to be continually wondering how much oil was needed or whether the engine is suddenly going to be killed. I also park in some places whee I don't want to leave a puddle of oil.

That's a lot of oil to only be coming from one place. My point was that there are several places that are or will be soon leaking. He can get most with the engine in car or pull it and do all. The oil filter housing is a pita but even it can be done on jack stands in the gravel in the heat.

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.