Like many others, I want to thank all the knowledgable folks here! This forum is amazing and I can't even imagine how many $$$$ we save by sharing information! This brings me to my question. I've checked my gear oil level and although it trickles out from the site plug I also am getting a leak around the seam between the gearcase and midsection. Yes, it's gear oil and and the engine sits in the sun. Is it likely that oil expansion from the heat and sun could cause it to expand and seep out? Sounds funny to me but I thought I'd ask. My CLE also has these side plates that are held on with 2 screws in the vicinity of the leak. Is there something behind these access plates that could be the culprit? 
