Newbe with with mep005

[Guyfang]

Agreed, Hopefully head gasket, those are well known for needing the head gaskets changed. Got one here in my yard with leaking gasket, luckily it leaks down the side of the block, not into the oil.
I believe the new head gasket is an upgraded design from the original, due to the shortcomings of the original!

Correct! They were a PITA.

As I have never seen a head crack, nor a block crack in the 004-005 family, I would bet its the gasket. Its an easy job. Top off. Doors off. You are half done.

Do remove the Neg. battery terminal. Drop a tool in the wrong place, it can be another exciting day.

RTB. Read it twice. Its easy, but just when you think you know it all....................