['69Novajoe]

It was then that I decided, since I was taking the transmission out, I might as well go all the way and remove the bellhousing, clutch and flywheel to see if I could tell where that stupid oil leak was really coming from.

Before doing all of that, while making the cardboard template, I happened to look up and saw this. Yep, it looks like the rear of the pan gasket got pushed out somehow! Since I really don’t want to take the motor out to fix this, I’m going to try and do it from the outside. I had mentioned this to my engine guy, and he said it might be possible, but it would take a lot of “brake/carb” cleaner to get rid of the oil and it still might not work. I've found out that RTV doesn't stick to RTV, so I'm thinking of using JB Weld to seal it. I think it’s worth a try and I can do it before I take everything apart. And I’ll be able to see if it will work while it’s up on jack stands. Any other suggestions??!!