Hello All, And thanks for following the drama of my Comet 144. To "65Fastback,": Your oil problem has spread to me! I went to change the break-in oil in my newly rebuilt motor, only to notice oil coming out the rear! It has similar symptoms to "65"s problem, but I'm fairly certain it's the rear pan rubber seal. Some oil looks like it got in the bell, but most is on the rear oil pan area, and the outside of the bell dust shield, not inside. It stays dry when sitting or even when running in place, but leaks when driving on the road...I'm guessing because of oil slosh. I'm SO disappointed--I paid good money for this rebuild. In fact, I watched the builder put the pan on...I mentioned how in my experience these end seals were squirrelly. He nonchalantly put it together without really checking for best fit, telling me it was fine, and the excess rubber will just press down in and seal. I'm an idiot. I just wanted my motor back after 6 weeks. I'm sure they would fix this if "all" I do is pull the motor and bring it in. Heck, I can put on a pan gasket...they should pull the motor for me! Part II of my rant in next post...