Just going to go out and say it. I probably have 3 or more separate oil leaks............ Valve covers (minor), above oil filter area (leaks on dif), pan gasket (leaks onto tranny and steering dampener)......
Ive been cleaning the underside of my 96 disco for a few days now and still cant figure out where this one particular leak is coming from. Ive confirmed that the pan gasket is leaking but im not convinced its the cause of the leaking onto the cats. the front drive shaft is getting dripped on and is spraying oil onto both cats causing smoke. The front dif has been getting soaked too because of a leak above the filter which makes me think of a cooler line or sender unit problem.
Im a bit lost. I just really want to get the oil on the cats issue dealt with first. The oil seems to be trailing along the underside of the passanger footwell thusly leaking onto the front drive shaft and cat, but I becoming untraceable....

any help would be great.. this is our only car since a drunk driver wrecked our other car....

 

The valley cover - lower intake bolts are frequently found loose on rear ones. Driving down a dusty dirt road is a good way to "powder coat" things and make the fresh oil show up better. Hey, a'int that Daisy Duke up ahead?

 

ended up being an o ring on a line to the oil pump. all is well now after a couple of hours.