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Old 02-15-2006, 06:14 PM
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Re: Oil leak...? maybe

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Originally Posted by wethepplebmxer
I crawled under and took a pic. I think i found where it's starting out (the picture) and it drips down to the oil pan.
Yeah that sure looks familiar. I see it is the starter. So it maybe either the oil pan gasket or a rear main seal. Not good news because both are a PITA to change out. It drips to the oil pan because it is the lowest point of the engine and the oil pan is angled at the bottom.

BTW - I forgot to mention that there is a plastic inspection cover next to the starter covering the bottom of the bellhousing. It is held on by a few 10mm bolts. It can be removed to inspect the rear of the engine.



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