Personally, I would smoke test it while the engine is in the car. Here's why. You are due for some good luck and it's possible the problem can be fixed with the engine in the chassis. Leaking at rear of valley cover, in car. Leaking at distributor, in car, oil gallery plugs, in car. Corner of oil pan or rear cap to block, possibly in car. If the pan has to come off or rear main seal is leaking for sure, then engine needs to come out again unfortunately. I would want to know for sure before pulling it. I really hope you get lucky.
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