I have a 2002 Eclipse gt and i have a very slow oil leak coming somewhere from the rear side of the engine. I had it on the hoist this evening and it seems to be either coming from the rocket cover gasket, or the power steering pump on the passengers side of the car. are there any common problems that might help me pinpoint this leak? or is either leak more common than the other?

 

rocker gasket is about 7$ and 10minutes. Do it.

If your p/s is leaking, the level in reservoir will be dropping. Seals bit more involved but easy enough.
Step 1, find out whats actually wrong.

 

alright, I figured that the level would be dropping so i have started watching it, is there a way to fix the rocker gasket without removing the intake manifold? Sorry in mew to the car and the intake manifold looks to be directly on top of the rocker.

 

theres a reason i buy old rwd vehicles.
Post a pic, unsure what your setup looks like. Id be highly surprised if you had to take the intake manifold off. Assuming its an ohc.... two-3 bolts/head.

 

theres a reason i buy old rwd vehicles.
Post a pic, unsure what your setup looks like. Id be highly surprised if you had to take the intake manifold off. Assuming its an ohc.... two-3 bolts/head.

 

Found out that it is in fact the power steering pump on the passengers side, any advice on how to stop the leak without replacing the pump? sorry I haven't updated in a while I work 2 jobs and don't have much free time.

 

depends whats leaking. Hoses can be replaced.
If its the unit, case gasket or front seal.