I recently got the timing belt, water pump, front seals gasket and engine belts replaced on my 97 camry at 145K miles. The shop in question is very reputable and performs high quality work on Japanese cars. After the job, I was told the head gasket is leaking oil. Do they have to take off the head to get at the timing belt? Just wondering if the head gasket job could have been done at the time, thus saving me some money, as now it will cost $1000.
Another thing is that it is just oil leaking out, not mixing with radiator water. Nor, according to the mechanic is water leaking into the oil. There's no smoke, car runs fine, but I do have to add a quart every 5-7 days or so.
Is it worth trying some fix-in-a-can to buy some time? Worth taking second opinion?
Thanks a lot! Vijay