Wooden wedge for the win!
With the engine off it could very well leak if the seal is damaged along the bottom. With the engine off, as the converter and cooler drain down (could take a while) the fluid settling in the pan eventually crests up over the pan rail. I've had cracked dipstick tubes leak after shut down, but be fine while running, and the servo's bottom is definitely within that range. Where as, if the seal is damaged, it may just barely leak or not at all when running and the fluid level is lower. I don't think there is any actual fluid pressure on the outside seal, it's just to seal against splash and drain down (I think!).
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