Oil & Fuel John Deere 3020 oil leak

[rusty022]

I have an oil film on both sides of the block. I thought my vavle cover gasket was leaking, but looking closer at it the oil on the plug side is just from the bottom of the head down. Would a head gasket leak oil and have to other problems? Tractor runs fine.

 

[jd110]

Yes it is possible to leak oil from the head gasket without any other problems. In fact, it is a pretty common problem on that style engine. Usually never see coolant or compression leaks.