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Originally Posted by Jack E/NJ
I think it should have a potmetal labryinthe-type seal. So unless it's cracked or missing, that's probably not the problem. I'd guess the most likely source of the leak is that the cork/rubber pan gasket strip near the rear bearing has either deteriorated or slipped out of place or never installed correctly in the first place. You'd have to drop to pan to install a new gasket set not pull the engine. Can you inspect this area in the rear pan area with a flashlight to see if it might be the problem?
Jack E/NJ
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Any links to photos or drawings of the labyrinth seal?
I'll get back under the car and take a good look tomorrow morning when the engine's nice and cool and see what I can see.
It did this the first time I drove it. I flushed the crankcase and changed the oil and thought it stopped (may have been overfilled a little, too), but it was back with a vengeance today.
Not sure if the pan will come off with the engine in the car? Maybe it will drop enough to get a new gasket in...if that's the problem.