1974 Datsun 1600 This 1200 Ca 18 Motor Intstalled Oil Leaks Down Back Block

1974 DATSUN 1600
999,999 MILES
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this is a datsun 1200 with a ca 18 motor intstalled...
oil leaks down the back of the block that run down the gearbox, smells like burning oil and smoke out the exhaust when given on throttle??
compression is good across all four cylinders!
however the oil's only coming from cylinder 4...
i assume either worn valve steam seals or a blown head gasket??
can u help??
Jan 28, 2013 at 9:01 AM
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