Oil buildup on side of engine near dipstick.

Thanks. Looks like the timing chain cover. Guess I’m gonna have to devote a weekend to it. When it gets worse that is.

 

I run royal purple and it seems to b on the thin side. Ill do some research on the conditioners of Mobil 1 vs. RP. I used Mobil 1 for years in my SS Camaro till it had a tragic death

 

I agree. It’s a pretty big job.

 

So went in for a closer view and found the inspection plate to be the culprit. At least for now. Idk if this is normal but there seams to be a blob of factory gasket maker in the area of the infamous leak zone. Here’s a couple of pics if anyone cares. BTW the factory gasket was metal with a type of paint coating that was chipping off and rusting.

 

If you need *detailed* part numbers numbers.

https://partsouq.com/en/

I believe the gasket is #
113280P010

 

Thanks