I have seen several that do not leak at all. Oil spilled from changing the oil filter can travel along the pan to crankcase seam and look like it is a leak, but only spillage. Before doing anything else, clean the area carefully and then see what develops. You should really clean things well anyway to confirm where it is leaking from. If you do have a leak, I'm betting on the oil pan gasket.


Jim Johnson
98 SVT