This is all very odd...I was told that the leak occurs where the t-cover meets the headgasket, and to solve the prob the head gasket must be replaced and the t-cover resealed. Nothing is leaking from the rear of the engine...it appears to come from the front of the engine down the side (pass). There is a very small amount of oil which has appeared under the 1st or 2nd exhaust port on the manifold--probably blow back from the front cover leak. The eng. pan is always coated with oil...pan gasket? I always assumed the leak was where I said earlier, and it just leaked down. Now I am confused. There is always oil like on the plastic part of the alternator and that acessory braket.

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2002 Mercedes-Benz E320 4Matic
1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Wagon
2005 Land Rover LR3 V8 SE
1999 Audi A8 4.2L quattro