I own a 1995 400SC that has only 83,500 miles, second owner since 2002, spent about $3,000 since purchase on various items, very few mechanical problems, repainted in its entirety several years ago with original royal jade pearl color, now 100% condition except for recent mechanic diagnosis of oil leak caused by head gasket. Don't want to sell but may have no choice as the estimate to fix the car is $4,800 for new gasket replacement. If anyone has faced this problem and has any worthwhile thoughts on the matter, I'd appreciate hearing from you. Thank you.

 

What symptoms of a head gasket leakage are there? The 1UZ leak from the valve cover gaskets as they age.