[V8] Oil Leak

[Jeremy Ward]

Replaced VCGs a few weeks ago, but I still have an oil leak.

 

I pressure washed the underside of the motor today with a little 1500 PSI
pressure washer I picked up at the depot for $100.  The oil lines have a
small drip on them; I tightened up these allen bolts, but the problem
persists.  I think I will order 2 o-rings for these fittings.  There also
seems to be a drip higher up and I suspect the aluminum doohickey that bolts
to the block and houses the oil pressure sensor, low oil warning, and oil
lines.  I believe there is a gasket for this piece, so I will try one of
those.

 

There seems to be oil coming from another area, and this one worries me -
transmission.  If you recall, I had the transmission rebuilt 4 years and 35k
ago.  When I had this done, I opted to buy an RMS that came on a plate (not
wanting to take the chances of these guys installing the seal incorrectly).
Is it possible it is coming from somewhere else? When I look in the 2 holes
in the bottom of the bell housing, I can see 2 allen bolts with oil dripping
off their heads.  There also seems to be oil coming from the starter, or
directly above it, making a little trail of oil where it mates to the bell
housing.

 

Thoughts?

 

Thanks in advance,

 

- Jeremy