390 Timing Chain Cover Leak?

[qvalve]

Greetings,
Had my car up in the air looking for a persistent oil leak thinking I'd see valve cover leaks, but found what appears to be a leak near the passenger's side of the timing chain cover behind the water pump. Is this common? I suspect this is a time consuming repair. Any suggestions out there?

Thanks!

[Harley Eaton]

I hope you know you can remove the timing chain cover without removing the oil pan....
I would say timing chain cover leaks are not common.

[qvalve]

Thanks for the reply. Time chain cover is just my best guess at this point. Engine has 98K miles on it an appears to have never been apart.

[boaterbob]

Maybe intake manifold gasket dripping down. Clean everything real good then check for leaks and tight bolts

[qvalve]

OK. It will be a task since it begins pretty far down back behind the water pump housing. Thanks