There are many threads on this, but I'm curious-- I can't be certain it's the pump or the hose. Is it worth it to try replacing the hose first or just say "screw it" and replace the pump/hose together? Also, have y'all seen where the hose just soaked as if it's seeping and then get fluid all over the engine and surrounding parts? It almost looks like a giant oil leak over there. What else would leak over there to soak a hose or get fluid all over the surroundings? The reservoir for ACE and Power Steering seems to have lost a little fluid, but I may have two issues. Thoughts? Since I'm in there now about to replace the water pump and oil pump, I will be able to give her a good scrubbing and watch for the leaks, but figured I'd ask the experts, too

 

It's common that the power steering pump gasket and hose both leak.
Both are cheap and easy to fix.
If you already have it apart, you'de be better off to do now, vs the hassle of taking it back apart.
The valve covers and front of the lower intake are right there, and are also common leak points.
Add in the wind from driving and the engine fan, and eventually you have an engine completely coated in oil, with no clear point of where it's coming from.
It's a Land Rover, if it's not leaking now, give it time, it will be. So it's best to replace as many gaskets, hoses, and leak points as you are able to, especially with parts already off for other repairs.

This was my engine when I bought my D2 a few years ago.
Can you tell where it was leaking from?
If you said everywhere....lmao!

 

Hahaha! Well, I'd have said everywhere, really, seeing as it's a British car. LOL! I've had a few MGB's and your oil is always fresh-- no need for an oil change. Haha!

I am replacing the water pump, oil pump, sump o-ring, cleaning the pickup tube, valve cover gaskets (and all associated ones I have to replace up there), front drive shaft, thermostat...I may as well replace some hoses and, hopefully, the freaking power steering pump based off what I'm seeing in person as well as your photo. It looks JUST like my engine. The hose is soaked through and the wind, as you said, just creates a wonderful oil painting, so to speak.

 

Lol, yep.
Since you're that far into it, you may want to consider a lower intake gasket, since the upper intake will already be off anyway(to get passenger valve cover off).
The lower intake leaks at the front and the back, and it sounds like you're replacing all the other leaking gaskets, so it would suck for the intake to continue leaking(I swear the cleaning is the hardest part of all of it).
Given the age and mileage, injectors aren't a bad idea either. As you will be right there at them, and a remanufactured set of 8 Bosch are $60-$80 on ebay(depending on seller).

 

Also, replacing the 3 studs on the bottom of the timing cover with bolts can save future time and headaches, as you would no longer have to lower the oil pan to remove the timing cover.

 

Oops! Forgot to mention-- that's one that was ordered and just arrived the other day. Crap. I should replace the injectors, or, at least, think on it! Thanks so much!

 

Yeah man, good luck with it.