Quote Originally Posted by h100vw View Post
A ton of oil escapes if you remove the oil filter too quickly. It runs through the alternator and off the compressor. These are not totally oil tight engines.
Maybe the timing chain has been replaced and the case isn't sealed as well as factory.
Thanks for your input. That's a good point, seeing that the oil filter is facing up, I could see oil drip down from above when removing the oil filter. Might explain the traces of oil residue underneath on the alternator and compressor.

Timing belt was replaced by the previous owner so hopefully they resealsed the case correctly. Any giveaway that would indicate that the case wasn't properpy sealed? Where should I look? Is it on the side of the visible accessory belt (the one that run through the alternator)

I mean a little bit of oil leaking isn't a problem, it's just that big oil leak on the first picture I'm worried about. Hopefully it was a bad crusher washer and hopefully it's been fixed when we replaced the drain plug + crusher washer.

It's been 2-3 days and no new drip. I was wondering if it could be because I didn't drive the car? With these things, is it more likely to leak when oil is hot/engine running?