I'm going to suggest that it is the front/crank seal.
Needs the pully, crank bolt and timing belt removed to get at it.
J.
Does this mean I need a new sump gasket?
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Re: Does this mean I need a new sump gasket?
Motor Neurone Disease chose me, I choose Voluntary Assisted Dying.
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Re: Does this mean I need a new sump gasket?
x2. >90% chance it's crankshaft front oil seal.
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Re: Does this mean I need a new sump gasket?
Yep, front main seal - replaced without doing much more than cam belt change
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