<VV> Question from Newbie concerning annoying oil leak

[Western Canada CORSA]

Transaxle gear oil will have a sulphur smell to it.  It sure sounds like
it's the imput shaft seal leaking.  Don't let this go for too long or you'll
be replacing the clutch as well (at a minimum).

Don't forget to replace the pilot bushing while you're in there.  It's cheap
insurance, and should be done just about anytime you've got the engine out
of the car.

Regards,
Joel

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Subject: <VV> Question from Newbie concerning annoying oil leak


Greetings!

I'm a newbie to the ownership of a 64 convertible equipped with a 95 HP
engine and 4 speed manual trans. The previous owner rebuilt the motor about
two years ago and did not drive the car much since then. The motor is
leaking a fair amount of oil between the engine and the clutch housing as
the car is being driven... otherwise it runs fine. This leak occurs while
the car is running and the engine is warm. The motor does not leak when the
car is parked and turned off. I have checked the plugs for oil pooling and
have found nothing. I'm concerned that this may be a crankshaft main seal
leak? The thing I'm puzzled about is that the oil is a dark grey and does
not smell like regular engine oil. Could this possibly be a transaxle oil
leak instead of an engine main seal leak? The engine oil is fresh as it was
just recently changes. I would appreciate any feed back and thoughts on this
concern. Thank you in advance for helping a frustrated "newbie"

Kind regards,

Serge
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