Quote Originally Posted by chichichibo View Post
Re Curtis: so, what is the difference between head gasket and gasket?
So, if it is only the gasket sealant, then it wont be a matter?
the statement that "look around the oil filler cap for a white mayonnaise-like substance - this is an indication of a damaged head gasket which can be very expensive to put right"
is not relevant in my case, am i right?
No , you have no reason to worry.


Headgasket is a thin mSetal gasket in the shape of the cylinder layout ( for example ,4cyl has 4 big holes in line) it can come
In a few layers. It is located just where the head meets the engine block - exactly just below the intake manifold or exhaust manifold.

The term "gasket" can refer to any metal/paper/liquid gasket or seal between two mating surfaces , tightened by bolts or nuts. These are found all through the engine.