[clarkerussell]

OK, so I finally got to crank my car up after replacing the VC gaskets, VC washers, Cam seals, Oil pump seals, Timing Belt, Water pump, pulleys, etc.

After letting it run for 15 minutes there were ZERO leaks on the parts I just replaced.. EXCELLENT. I went under the car and noticed a tiny drop of oil dripping down onto the cross member near the steering rack. Upon further inspection, I saw that it was coming from above the rear of the oil pan, slightly to the right of dead center. This was FRESH oil, not runoff from the old problem, and it was slow but continuous. Crap. Just when I thought I was done.

I don't know if I'm capable of changing the rear main seal and/or seperator plate. I'm assuming that the transmission needs to be dropped to get to it, right? How much more difficult is this project than what I just completed? How much would a shop charge to do this?

Thanks.

Clarke