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Old May 12, 2020 | 03:47 PM
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This is a minor leak but one I can seem to get under control. Only a few drips a day but it is annoying. Bigger question is whether this is something I should worry about? Seems like it seeps in both locations. I have verified torque.
 
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Old May 12, 2020 | 08:21 PM
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Probably a rear main seal seeping
 
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Old May 12, 2020 | 08:31 PM
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Thanks Best. Is that cause for concern? Doesn’t seem like a big leak but if it is going to lead to larger issues, I’d much rather take care of it.
 
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Old May 12, 2020 | 09:18 PM
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They pretty much all leak eventually. I found the rear main on a 4.0L I6 out of a Jeep leak much much worse. Just keep an eye on it, but it should just only seep vs pour out.
 
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Old May 12, 2020 | 09:23 PM
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That’s what I figured but wanted to check. Thanks for the quick reply!
 
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Old May 12, 2020 | 09:30 PM
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no problem!
 
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Old May 12, 2020 | 10:57 PM
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Could it be coming from above? I have some oil in the same spot but I know my valve covers are leaking a tiny bit.
 
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Old May 13, 2020 | 03:17 AM
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Since my Disco has been on jack stands for a month now, I noticed the same oil leak area as @cvhyatt . I wiped the area clean and removed the 3-bolts to the tranny circular plate and it was dry in there.
It's been a week since I cleaned up the oil leak area and it's still dry. Weird...
 
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Old May 13, 2020 | 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Discorama
Could it be coming from above? I have some oil in the same spot but I know my valve covers are leaking a tiny bit.
No leaks from above. I have been keeping an eye on it since I fixed the power steering leak and it is definitely seeping here.

saw this video from AB which seemed to confirm the diagnosis.

 
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