oil leak 331 V8

[Bill Kaufman CLC# 15225]

Hello from Texas,  I started the water pump changeout on my 54 Cad 331 today.  After pulling the water pump I noticed a lot of old grease and oil deposits on the cross member and on the block behind the water pump. Any ideas where it may be coming from. Should i go ahead and reseal something in that area now that I have access. ?    Thanks for anyones help or suggestions.

[Dan LeBlanc]

Likely the timing chain cover gasket and seal around the shaft.  Need to drop the oil pan to do a proper replacement.  It's one of those one thing leads to another repairs.

[Bill Kaufman CLC# 15225]

Thanks Dan,  I will reseal the timing chain cover and shaft. You are right ,I have found many things that I want to do to clean up the engine bay and engine since I've got it exposed. This little job I feel will turn into quite a project.  But thats why I love this hobby.  Thanks for your help!

[Jeff Rosansky CLC #28373]

It's not the project, it's the "Might as Wells" that kill you.
Jeff

[Bill Kaufman CLC# 15225]

haha    NO DOUBT     I have already ready decided that I "might as well"  clean and paint the engine bay ....  and the redo the valve covers with proper color and white "Cadillac"decals  and...  paint the Intake and... replace all heater hoses and .... so on so on and  so on.    I love this Hobby !!