oil leak

stock87

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Nov 19, 2002
So I just had the valve cover gaskets replaced (original ones) and it looked like they needed it, but it's still leaking at the back of the engine by the bump(oil pan?) in the center under the car. It appears more after driving it. Is this the common rear main leak or oil pan gasket leak? How much would a mechanic charge for changing these gaskets?
Thanks
 
Does the 'bump' have a hole in the bottom of it? If so it's the dust shield for the torque converter. If that's where the oil is coming from it's probably the rear main. It can be replaced in the car and that takes care of the oil pan gasket to, because you have to take it off to get to the main seal.
 
Did you remove the shield? I ask that because it may look like a rear main seal, but be leakage from the manifold or gaskets again. Remove the shield and see if it's dry up by the crank.
 
I'll have to crawl under there and check and get back to you. Thanks for the replies.
Black Bandit where in SD? I'm in SD too.
 
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