I feel your frustration. My "oil pipe" was seeping also early in my ownership and I attempted to R&R but despite moving the PSP reservoir it is just too far underneath the intake manifold where its attached to the OFH to access. I later discovered I also had a leaking OFHG so I changed both. It looks very possible to access underneath but then you'll need to remove the stiffening plate which would require purchase of new bolts/nuts for re installation. I wish there was an easier solution.

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2010 E83 Alpine White