blackedout1

Well, Ive determined my oil leak 'appears' to be coming from the oil pan gasket vs. the timing cover.

Though whats weird is the oil pan gasket *looks* like its in great shape.

Anyways, the leak appears to be on the front of the pan. Im guessing in the 'trough' area of it - where theres not any bolts.

Would it hurt to put a very small amount of some type of gasket maker in the front and rear trough area? - in addition to the gasket?

STL94LT1

Are you sure the leak is not coming from the timing cover seals?

blackedout1

Fairly certain.

One note on my oil leak: This is barely enough oil to create a drip spot even. Im preparing my car for a blower and Im going over every to make sure its tip-top before adding the extra strain of a blower.

I imagine if oil's leaking from anywhere, its going to be made worse after the blower.

I used that UV dye and it didnt really tell me much, I should have looked at the engine with a UV light BEFORE using the dye to see what it looked like - so its difficult to see what Im looking for.

I wanted to replace the timing chain cover gasket also - while im in there, but forum members have dissuaded me claiming its exceptionally difficult ???

It looks look oil (and UV dye) is not coming out from around the edge of timing cover seal, but rather the trough.

Targa86

Use some sealant on each corner of the pan where the trough begins, but like STL94LT1 said, check the timing cover seal as well.