[craigs69]

After many setbacks with aftermarket parts not fitting properly and "direct fit" radiators that didn't fit, I was finally able to start the car today. I ran it for about 10 minutes and didn't notice any dripping. I shut the car off for a bit to tighten a leaking radiator hose and started it again, bringing the RPM's up a little higher this time. I shut the car off and looked underneath to find a quarter sized oil puddle right under the torque converter. I crawled under the car to see if I could identify the source of the leak and sure enough....... it was coming from the rear seal.

I have decided that at this point, I am going to finish putting the car back together and drive it with the leaky seal for the summer. If I pull the engine again, I am certain that I will not have it back together soon enough to drive before it's time to put it away for winter. That is not an option for me as I am going through withdrawls already. All I have left to do is hang the front end sheet metal and put in the interior, so I am hoping to be driving it by the end of July.