Leakage Points - With Transmission and Flywheel Removed

Examine the following areas for oil leakage:

• Crankshaft rear oil seal
• Rear main bearing cap parting line
• Flexplate mounting bolt holes (with flexplate installed)
• Pipe plugs at the end of oil passages

Oil leaks at crimped seams in sheet metal parts and cracks in cast or stamped parts can be detected when using the dye method.