My wifes 96 Isuzu Rodeo 3.2 v6 had a severe leak I brought it to a local garage to replace the rear main seal. Cost $500. On the reciept the mechanic stated oil was observed on the drivers side of the motor and said it very well could be a head gasket which would cost $1500.00 to repair this in my opinon seems a little excessive. I cleaned the undercarriage and after a couple of days I noticed overnite a spot the size a quarter of oil on the floor seep seems from the passanger side not drivers side. I asked about a compression test and he said it would not show anything in this case because if it is a head gasket leak its not affecting the combustion chamber.
Isn't 1500 a little high to change the problem head gasket??