Transmission leak?

I’ve done the complete suspension all around myself, but I don’t feel mechanically inclined enough to perform the valve cover gasket myself

 

It’s not that bad. Get on YouTube and check out the job. There are more difficult things in life. With the right tools and some direction, anything is possible.

if nothing else is leaking also consider rear main seal. (I’ve not read through all the posts)


Edit: just saw the last pic. Likely the valve cover seals.

 

OP, since some folks definition of complete can vary, let's assume you truly did a complete suspension refresh. In my opinion, that makes you qualified to do your own valve cover gaskets. I did mine over the course of a weekend but I wanted to take my time. Slow is smooth and smooth is fast. A tip I would give you is to use masking tape over each of the vacuum lines you disconnect and write a number on it - put an identical piece of tape with the same number on the fitting where the tube came from. Overkill? Maybe. But it saves you from posting here as others have asking "where does this vacuum line go". Take your time, think, and you'll have no issues.

With all that said I can understand hesitation to tackle a new job yourself for the first time solo. I still haven't done a timing belt on my truck and it isn't something I am looking forward to. But everything is figureoutable.

 

it took me forever to notice... but there should be a vacuum hose diagram on the underside of your hood.... my 95 had one and I realized after I spent a long time trying to figure out. then noticed I hooked a couple up wrong once I discovered the diagram.... amaze balls

 

Ok, first of all OP, what you showed can barely be described as a leak. That residue on the bottom of the bell housing most likely came from engine oil making it's way down from your leaking valve covers.

Here's what I suggest:

#1 - Clean up the underside of your "Baby" and then do the valve cover gasket job. If you can handle suspension work, you can handle the VCG job.

#2 - You've eluded that you've never serviced your auto trans. That's not good. ATF doesn't have an infinite effective lifespan. You could either perform a series of drain and refills or do a full DIY flush.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/N5fAXAuGozI

https://www.youtube.com/embed/RumPXivBlk8

 

Here you go Bro. I'd watch Part 2 as well because I offer helpful tips in that video. The timing belt job is pretty straight forward provided you take your own advice taking your time with the job.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/vHC46ypHxWc

https://www.youtube.com/embed/mErd7xoBS9I