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I noticed the same thing after an oil change, I cleaned off the filter as best I could, checked the oil (cold.) It was exactally in the middle. When I changed the oil, I had it a little above half to fill the filter. (Too much I guess) Anyway, I dont have the "oil leak" anymore
You WILL though. 01's had fiber gaskets. When the leaking starts, do the whole shootin match with James or Cometics. (I prefer Cometics with the .030 head gaskets) Change all of them out when you do it, from the base gaskets on up. If they have not been changed out, they will leak at some point.
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