Head Gasket Gone?

[3S-FE-helpPleez]

Hi Guys, I wonder if someone knows the answer to this riddle?

1. '96 3S-FE with 240th Km uses water but none in the engine oil - also radiator is OK
2. Water reservoir keeps getting "rust" lining despite coolant in use
3. Spark plugs are swimming in oil

Is there possibly a leak beteen the head and the exhaust manifold?
Do I need to replace the head gasket?

[atobe]

#3 valve cover gasket and spark plug tube gaskets try replacing those 2 first and see...
#2rust replace the radiator it's probbly rusted out... or try a radiator flush first

[toyomoho]

The water could be going out the exhaust pipe as steam. Is the water pump or hose leaking? You might do some tests such as compression or leak down. Drain a little coolant out of the radiator and see what the cooling tubes look like. Is the coolant old? Sometimes the interior of the coolant overflow hose breaks down and leaves a blackish material. Do a TN history search as the subject of blown head gaskets and how to diagnosis them has come up many times.

[thisisntjoew]

The oil on the top of the plugs is most likely from the valve cover tube seals.