I have been trying to locate an oil leak on my 91 350SDL ... thought it was the gasket on the bottom access plate on the IP, but after removing a/c compressor (blown bearing on the clutch ...) it looks more like the oil is dripping from the bottom of the pressed on (with "tabs") access plate on the front of the pump ... does this sound like what you guys are seeing on yours that were leaking?

It does not look like the leak is from the gasket area, but it could be ... is there anything in the pump, like a seal that separates engine oil and the access cover that could leak into the access plate area and get to the outside? Is it more likely the gasket (mine is fiber looks like) ...?

Email response would be wonder in addition as I will have Blackberry with me, but won't be able to log back in for awhile.

Thanks!

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George Stephenson
1991 350 SDL (200K and she ain't bent, yet)
former 2002 E320 4Matic Wagon - good car
former 1985 300 CD - great car
former 1981 300 TD - good car
former 1972 280 SEL - not so good car
a couple of those diesel Rabbits ...40-45 mpg