Two months ago I bought a 90 LX 5.0. In February the previous owner had a new T5 and clutch installed and while that work was done the rear main seal and oil pan and gasket were replaced. Problem is it still leaks a little oil. I've had the car on ramps and inspected the area and I'm 99% sure it's the oil pan gasket right under the RMS (I can see the oil slowly start dripping out and running down the front side of the plate between the pan and bell housing), which from reading about is fairly common. I've been monitoring the leak by placing cardboard under the car after I drive it and in my case I'd say it leaks 3-4 drops in the 1-3 days after driving. If I wipe the area clean then drive it there are no drops for over a day.
So my question is how much of an issue is this leak? I understand a 27 year old car won't be perfect but seeing as this work was just done should I even bother taking it to a shop to try to get the leak stopped. Just want to see what some other guys would do in my situation.
So my question is how much of an issue is this leak? I understand a 27 year old car won't be perfect but seeing as this work was just done should I even bother taking it to a shop to try to get the leak stopped. Just want to see what some other guys would do in my situation.