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MG MGF Technical - Source of oil leak?

I've had a nagging oil leak on my VVC, I thought I'd cured it when I found the rear camshaft oil seal was leaking, but unfortunately, when put back together, there is still a steady dripping of oil.
Further inspection shows it is coming from around, or possibly the front (between engine and driver) of the exhaust camshaft.

It is difficult to see where it is coming from, though I suspect it may well be a leak from the head gasket interface.
Are there any other sources of possible oil leaks in that area?
I dont think it is the exhaust camshaft seal, as that seemed dry when taken apart, though I didnt take the drive cog off it when I replaced the inlet seal.
A pic of the general area is here:
<http://www.darkroom.plus.com/mgoilleak.jpg>

Any odeas what it could be?
And what is the best source of parts if required?

Thanks
Alan.
A Lee

As a follow up, further stripping has shown that it is the exhaust camshaft oil seal that is leaking. The inlet cam was leaking so the oil ran down the inside of timing cover, the exhaust was running down the outside, causing the mess of oil dripping everywhere.I presumed if it was leaking, it would run inside, like the inlet cam leak.
Alan.
A Lee

This thread was discussed on 05/06/2009

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