Start at the top and work down. Also check the area where the heads and intake mate between the engine and firewall. SBCs are known for intake leaks.
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i have a 91 c4 hatchback and i use it as a daily driver
i dont thrash it
but i have noticed like after a night of it sittin parked there is a drop or 2 of oil on the ground
is this somthing i need to attend to soon and if not is it bad that i drive it on a daily basis
how much will it cost to fix
ps. 90000 miles
sorry for the spelling i am verry tired i just changed the brakes on my moms car and it is bout a 100 out side o and i suck at spelling anyway
i dont thrash it
but i have noticed like after a night of it sittin parked there is a drop or 2 of oil on the ground
is this somthing i need to attend to soon and if not is it bad that i drive it on a daily basis
how much will it cost to fix
ps. 90000 miles
sorry for the spelling i am verry tired i just changed the brakes on my moms car and it is bout a 100 out side o and i suck at spelling anyway
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you should first check the valve covers. they are the easiest and cheapest to fix. but only a few drops I would not worry about. when you see a SBC not leaking and fluids you should first check if it has any fluids at all 
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Mines got a few drops too. Always has had a few drops. I'm ignoring the problem... it will go away 
One time I had a Saturn, it had a small leak. To fix it was $800. I calculated how much I was leaking (less than a quart every 3000 miles) So I figured at $1/qt, I could go 2400000 miles before I would break even on the repair
One time I had a Saturn, it had a small leak. To fix it was $800. I calculated how much I was leaking (less than a quart every 3000 miles) So I figured at $1/qt, I could go 2400000 miles before I would break even on the repair
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A drop or two isn't worth worrying about. With the age and mileage of your car, I wouldn't consider it a problem. Enjoy your car! 
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'91 C4 - very well could be the intake gasket. It's about a $550 repair. They go. There's help on the forum to do it yourself and save $'s.
