Why have I got oil leaking from my starter motor? (2005 renesis engine)

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Asked by Lee Apr 30, 2014 at 01:51 PM about the 2005 Mazda RX-8 6-Speed

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Starter shouldn't have oil leaking??

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Thats what I thought but its definitely coming from there, didn't know if a seal had gone or something

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Rotor seal is leaking behind the starter. It's just the easiest way out for it.

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