I found that the valve cover was not the culprit for what I thought was a pretty significant oil leak...

Turns out I had a minor oil leak and a pretty significant power steering leak or even a transmission line leaking!
I found this while I was under the car to drain the torque converter!

Before I got started on the fluid drain and service for the transmission, I was inspecting the under carriage and looking for any significant damage or issues that might need my attention. I finished looking over the oil filter housing, and pan. I was working my way back to the transmission and noticed that the cross over tube for my exhaust was covered in what appeared to be oil. I poked around a little more and found significant fluid dripping from just above the drivers side side suspension components. I picked up a little bit of the wettest part and saw that the color was very red. usually a clue .

A closer inspection has yet to be done as I can't reach it from the top end and I am not sure if there are things I need to remove frist and in which order.

Stll after it!!!!


Thanks again to all for the helpful advice!

Steve

P.S. The climate control servo isn't making a sound... According to the post by 450 sl guy I should go buy a replacement and swap it out?

Can I get it cheap or possibly re-manufactured?