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I own a 1997 Camaro SS. Standard Transmission. I

I own a 1997 Camaro SS. Standard Transmission. I have a very small engine oil leak which originates from the rear of the engine, higher up, it drips down will drip off of the bottom of the transmission. Also seems to drip onto exhaust or something hot. Very small.

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Look at the valve covers, the valve cover gaskets have most likely hardened over the years and are not sealing now

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