[alfa] 1750 Oil Leak

[Dick Stachowiak <stachowiak@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I went to put my spider away for the winter and  noticed an 8" diameter 
puddle of  engine oil  dripping  on the cardboard that I place under the 
car.  This engine has been remarkably leak free, but the storage place 
requires the cardboard.  The  leak is coming from the bottom of the bell 
housing at the inspection plate.  I took the car back home to see what's 
going on, and it must be coming from the rear main seal or something 
nearby, as everything is dry above the bell housing.  I removed the 
inspection cover and expected to see the seal  out or place but 
everything looks in place.  I can't get a real good look with the 
flywheel in the way, but with the sudden loss of that much oil, I 
expected to see something obvious.  The seal was replaced this spring 
when I did the clutch job, and I 'm not looking forward to a repeat of 
that job.  I also don't want to replace the seal and find that it's 
something else.  Any ideas?

Dick Stachowiak
71 Spider
71 GTV
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