TOY: Head Gasket/Oil leak question

[FC3S88RX7@xxxxxxx]

    Alright, i have a small oil leak after I replaced the timing chain on my 
87 22R 4x4.

I knew i was going to have trouble with this, as when i was putting the 
timing cover back on, i caught the end of the head gasket [the portion that 
seals the timing chain cover] and since its metal, it held the bend. i backed 
it off [i had all the bolts in already] and tried to redo it and payed a lot 
attention to not kink it again.  Well it was kinked just so that i could not 
get it on without it not sealing well.  It is a low pressure area oil wise, 
but its still leaking.  I think the only remedy is to do the head gasket so 
it seals correctly,  as i hate filling oil every week/day.  Any body have an 
idea on how to seal it without doing the headgasket?  The gasket is not bad 
cylinder wise, remember.  The truck runs fine.

If not, are there any tricks to making the head gasket go smoothly? I plan to 
do this my self, and any ways of saving money/time are always welcome. Also, 
any wholesale/discounters for toyota parts? any dealers offer list memeber 
discounts?

Thanks,

Rob Hammond 
87 22R 4x4