Disk Utility - repeated need for minor header volume repair...

Hi...
Three times in the last week and a half, Disk Utility has reported "Volume header needs minor repair". Each time, I've dutifully started up from my Tiger install CD, and successfully repaired the problem. On at least one of the three occasions, I also ran Disk Warrior and rebuilt the disk directory. Today, the same volume header problem is being reported again.
I've had similar minor disk problems in past, but the repairs always 'stuck' for some while. I'm thinking it's time for an archive and install (at least), but I'm wondering if others have run into the same problem and found alternate remedies.
I routinely run Onyx for maintenance and cleaning, by the way.
Is there anything else I might try before the archive and install? And/or is a complete reformat in order instead?
Data is backed up as of yesterday.
Thanks for any/all suggestions.
Peter B.

Allan... thanks.
When running Disk First Aid repair via Disk Utility when booted from your Tiger install disc, is anything reported as being successfully repaired?
If I recall correctly, yes... the specific volume header.
I typically re-verify when I boot back to my startup drive, and initially get passing verifications... then (only recently) within days (sometimes hours) the header problem is reported again.
I don't normally check in with Disk Utility more than (about) once a week... but since the problem has recurred, I am of course checking more often.
I have never had this recurring problem before. Reports from Disk Utility have been almost always 'in the green' - i.e. successful verification.
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