thanks, i am not sure about the front crankshaft seal, we checked the rear one when servicing it and no leaks then (1 month ago) as far as the hill goes, it is my driveway, so i don't have much choice as far as the parking, we also cleaned the motor up after the power steering pump was rebuilt, so it is pretty clean underneath it, i got underneath it today with some lights and could not find anything leaking or evidence of any oil except for around the oil pan, i have got to change the oil in a few hundred miles, so i may just see about changing the gasket then and hope for the best. thanks brad