[TibetanT]

Patrick:

Sorry for the delay. I have been under the car for a few days now. But in thinking about your prognosis, that makes good sense.

I just finished-up my 60K (mile) maintenance installing new seals, water pump and belts and had a thought about this "leak" that you have noticed. Upon reinstalling my starter, last part of the procedure after removing the flywheel lock, I noticed my oil pan was a little dirty. I started thinking about where it might be coming from and my thoughts are the balance shaft housing may be loose, or the BS end seal may be bad causing some leakage of residual oil. Just thought I would mention this in view of your situation.

I will be investigating further as to the cause in the next week, so if I find that the end-seal is the culprit, I'll let you know. It does look like your pictures shown.

BTW, I like you, get a little nervous when she is all buttoned-up and then have to start for the first time. I always wonder...did I forget to torque something properly.