I took the rear cap off but didn’t have to loosen any of the others. Upper half of the seal came right out

 

Have you solved the issue you're having? Reason I'm asking is because I'm having the same issue. I've replaced the plenum and intake manifold gaskets, oil pressure sensor, oil pump, rear main seal, oil pan gasket, and change the oil. Yet, still leaking oil in the same area as you and don't know where it's coming from or what is making it leak like it is.

 

Sounds like we’re identical. I did the Hughes plenum fix a month ago. As for the oil leak, since I replaced the rear main seal and oil pan gasket (transmission remained on and wasn’t cleaned), I suspect that it’s residual oil from the previous leak getting pushed out through the bell housing. Nothing on the inspection plate or pan. It’s definitely used oil that’s leaking. I haven’t lost new oil. As for the fluctuating oil pressure, I’m starting to suspect a worn crankshaft and bearings. Which I’m not stoked about. Keep me posted! Curious what your issue ends up being.

 

Are you getting weird oil pressure readings? Does your leaking oil look used or is it fresh? If no weird pressure readings and it looks like used oil, I’d clean the oil off the bell housing and just drive it- be sure to check for leaks and monitor the oil levels religiously. As mentioned previously in this thread, I’ll be installing a mechanical oil pressure gauge as well.

 

No, not having any oil pressure drops after replacing the oil pressure sensor but still slowly leaking oil. I've wiped out the inside and bottom of the bellhousing quite a fews times and I'm sure it's fresh oil slowly leaking since I've been having to put a couple quarts back in every week or so. It's kinda starting to really pissing me off that I can't find where it's coming from

 

Put some dye in your oil. Drive it for a couple days, then break out the yellow glasses, and UV flashlight.

 

I did the unspeakable and dropped it off at a shop. I hate it. Thank you to everyone that’s chimed in and I’ll update this post when I learn more

 

any direction on where to find the appropriate tee fitting for this? Just ordered an autometer + pod

 

Consensus was the gauge cluster is on its way out. I rolled the dice and drove it 500 miles the same day I got it back from the shop. No issues whatsoever. I’ll be plumbing in a mechanical gauge when parts arrive next week

 

Home Depot, Lowes (in this area) or a local well-stocked hardware store should carry brass fitting that will take care of this issue. The fittings are likely 1/8" NPT threads.