Is this a cam tower to head leak?

[jchatfield]

I have oil leaks on both sides of the engine that appear to be coming right where the cam tower meets the head. I have not done a dye test, but I'm quite certain it's not the oil return tubes and I've already replaced the valve cover gaskets with the silicone beaded ones.

Also, I think I'll rule out the rocker shafts as I looked at them when I did the last valve adjust and al the dry areas were in fact dry.

Now some fact:
1. The car has been leaking since the day I bought it over 3 years ago.

2. It had a rebuild in Aprill 2000 by motormeister (hey, I did not know about their reputation back then) that they fly cut the heads, put in Solex cams & rebuilt the Webers.

3. Last winter, after it had been in storage 3 weeks or so, it suddenly leaked a large amount of oil on my garage floor. It was probably overfilled at the time.

4. The leak is worse when I have more oil (past the half way mark on the dip stick) in the engine.

Does this sound like a cam tower to head leak or not?
It looks like one, but I find it odd that it is on both sides and the mid winter in storage leak seems strange as well.

If it is a cam tower to head leak, how many hours will I end up paying my mechanic to fix? I know you all will say DIY, but I'd have to buy an engine stand, adapter, proper floor jack & cam removal tool for about a $750 outlay before I even start the project.

Any answers or insight is greatly appreciated.

Jim Chatfield
72 911T
Royal Oak, MI

[EWPurdy]

Here's a link to my leak experience that sounds similar:

Oil leak picture - need advice