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Message: <blockquote data-quote="flyerdan" data-source="post: 108481" data-attributes="member: 2510">Since it's had so many seals and a sleeve, I'd wonder if perhaps the oil is coming from a gouge in the pocket that the seal sits in; ie. it's seeping around the metal ring rather than the actual seal. It just seems unlikely that so many seals would leak with no visible signs of damage.Using a hand held torch localized on the sleeve won't radiate enough heat to affect the bearings, it's not like you're turning the whole thing red with a rosebud.As for the engine leak, I'm not familiar with the Deutz, but Harbor Freight has an <a href="https://www.harborfreight.com/engine-cleaning-gun-68290.html" target="_blank"> engine cleaning gun </a>that works great, and is on closeout for under $5, which is an incredible bargain. You can grab a gallon of degreaser there as well, or use whatever you normally use, park over some big cardboard sheets and give it a washdown. Then when you start it up you should be able to see where the leaks are coming from, it might be as simple as a valve cover that needs snugged up.</blockquote>