Originally Posted by
M60A3Driver
The oil on top of the bell housing could possibly be leaking from the small breather covers on top of the valve covers. Ask the owner to remove the engine cover so that you can get a better look at them.
The fan blows the oil towards the rear of the engine. That's not a difficult repair if they are seeping oil.
Thanks but it was literally only around that plug, it had not travelled down from the engine.