Newly acquired 02 Accord LX 2.3L 5spd has a rear oil leak that is dripping onto exhaust pipe where braided shield covering is located. Haven't had the chance to really get in there and look around yet. Where would a leak of this description typically be coming from on this motor?

 

if there is oil everywhere, the best thing to do is to get some tracer dye and add some to the crankcase and run it for a bit, then use the uv glasses and uv light to look for where it's coming from in the dark

 

Starting on a smaller scale, I'm pretty sure the oil filter is right above that. Whenever I change my oil, I cover that exhaust flex pipe with something so I don't drip all over it and have to smell burning oil after I finish up.

 

So, got under there today and the only evidence of oil leaking is a very small weep from the pan gasket in that area. Tried tightening the pan bolts and they were tight but couldn't get the socket on the one directly above the exhaust pipe. Just going to drive it and keep my eye out for it getting any worse.