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Originally Posted by 25stevem
If oil is pooling onto the armature section of the starter, or if the top of the stater solenoid is getting wet I would have to conclude that it’s not a leak source from within the bell housing.
I would say it’s a valve cover leak from at the rear of that drivers side head.
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Originally Posted by Formulabruce
Smoke it, you can even make your own smoker pretty cheap. All good shops will smoke the rebuilds so they don't get come backs. Not new or high tech engineering here, but WILL find your leak.
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Originally Posted by Gary H
My moneys on the rear pan seal, or the rear main seal
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Thanks for the suggestions. Looking like rear pan seal based off of 78w72's post. I just put my hand on the back of the head as well and it's a bit moist. Nothing that would be causing the oil slick that I currently get, but definitely what is coating my starter.
I'm wondering if I can clean that area of the rear pan up and RTV it. Anyone have success with sealing that up with the engine in the car?