There is a small sharp pin in the seal groove of the #5 main bearing cap, intended to secure the OEM rope seal. Most folks replace the rope seal with a neoprene seal. When doing this the small sharp pin must be removed, and a dab of sealant should fill the small hole the pin was pressed in.
If the pin isn't removed it distorts the neoprene seal and creates a leak. If the pin is removed but the hole isn't sealed, this creates another leak.
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