omg..... that's it... or at least it wasn't plugged and would leak right down and look like a timing cover leak.... I cleaned everything, resealed, plugged the hole.... and will let it sit over night and burn 1001 candles... well maybe not 1001.... i have only 997 but who's counting.. I owe JOATMAN a few beers.... well I owe everyone a few beers so next time y'all come through boulder, CO email me even if he is a "3" fan...being a # "18" fan myself