leaking oil ? but bolts where missing from left drivers side interior of engine 4

2001 MAZDA MIATA
97,000 MILES • 4 CYL • MANUAL
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GMAZDA
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hello my mazda miata has an oil leak, put 1 quart of oil in and it came out in my driveway. Checked and 4 bolts from drivers side engine were missing. I replaced them then cleaned engine with fluid and hose. Oil still speeping from drivers side engine seal and round cap at rear of drivers side engine. can i replace the gasket seal myself? how much should it cost? what do I call the part engine gasket?
Jun 19, 2014 at 11:00 AM
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RACEFAN966
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Can you include a pic of what you are referring to? I can then tell you what it called and give you answers and probably walk you though the fix too. Thanks
Jun 20, 2014 at 7:42 AM
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