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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Markle" data-source="post: 142161" data-attributes="member: 19357">Hello friends,I've had this machine with 2700 hours for many years.It has a slow seepage of engine oil on the inboard side of the engine. It definitely is not the valve cover as I've changed this. In the pic you can see it's dry at the valve cover, but wet around the front cylinder exhaust port. I've changed the timing cover gasket too. There is absolutely no loss of function or power, this beast runs strong always. I suspect it's the head gasket. I've never been inside the v2203 kubota, but for those of you who have, is there a pressurized oil passage in block to head mating in this location? If you've seen my posts on other issues, you know I'm mechanically adept, but never had to go into a diesel engine before…I have rebuilt many gas tractor and car engines. Any specific tips to offer if you agree it's the head gasket, if I dive into it? Pic is from under lifted cab, looking at engine.Thank you in advance</blockquote>