Still leaking oil after 3rd engine drop, Source? Options

[Wew]

Hi all,

I have posted several times on this forum regarding my engine and transmission rebuild.

Thanks to Ian Karr's video on valve train geometry it really helped me visualize what exactly needed to be done in order to get everything lined up and adjusted properly.
Haven't done it yea, but the engine is dropped and ready to tackle this project.

My big concern is my inability to stop this oil leak which is present on both sides on the engine.

I bought the extra thick cork valve cover gaskets from 914 rubber.

Based on the images could anyone deduce the source of the problem and a once and for all remedy?

Same with the push rod tubes. Are there any oil leak proof pushrod tubes and seals that can keep the oil leaks from sneaking back?

The engine rebuild probably has 20 miles on it as due to the oil leaks and a terrible valve train geometry job done by a local volkswagen shop. These things prompted me to drop the motor and redo things.

Oil pressure sensor leak resolved. Oil cooler seals are good and no leaks.

The oil you see in the images, and some drips from the pushrod tubes, which could be from above and also on the heat exchangers streaks of oil coming down them from the engine.

It also have noticed oil in the exhaust to muffler gaskets. Is this normal, if not what would that cause and remedy be?

Thanks a bunch, I know I have a lot of questions but I would really prefer once and for all to address these issues.

Thanks,

Gary

[Superhawk996]

Have you done a leakdown check on the engine?

I notice you have the head breather tubes plugged.

If you have high leakdown into the case, you're going to end up with leaks, especially so if you have breathers plugged. Not saying this is your problem but sure wouldn't hurt to check.

[Wew]

Have you done a leakdown check on the engine?

I notice you have the head breather tubes plugged.

If you have high leakdown into the case, you're going to end up with leaks, especially so if you have breathers plugged. Not saying this is your problem but sure wouldn't hurt to check.

Hi Super,

Thanks for the response. I purchased the new heads new when I did my rebuild. No breather tubes in them.

I had to add a later style style air cleaner along with the oil filler with the bigger vent line.

I did a bottom up rebuild on this engine and it has 20 miles on it so far. I did put a performance camshaft in it that was within spec of doing zero mods to a fuel injected engine. allegedly....
Thanks again for the input.

I have not done a leak down test on the motor yet.

Gary