Hi "Kittysgrey - - - -",
Thanks for your interesting submission. You asked twice about the age of the timing belt in question. About two and a half years ago (less than 10,000 miles)I had a local shop change the timing belt, water pump, accessory belts, and seals. About six months ago the oil leak began and it has become increasingly worse. At first I thought it might be due to poor workmanship (faulty installation of the seals). Now I think it more likely the seals failed because of excess crankcase pressure.
Your submission dated December 12 raised two new questions for me.
1. The pictures "Front of B2xx engine with t-belt gear pulley cogs and water pump removed", and
" Interior side of the B2xx timing cover or plate with both seal bores shown with seals installed:"
Am I seeing another cover plate with more than eight holes that has to be removed? That would also mean I need another gasket, right? In all my studying up for this project I have not noticed that plate or heard mention of it or the gasket. Am I missing something here?

2. You mentioned going to the local self service car wash to clean the engine. Yes, I was planning to do that to clean the entire area that is now covered with the oil that has leaked out and has been blown by the fan all over the engine compartment including the underside of the hood. But now a new development. On the way home at night suddenly all the dash lights lit up. I drove the remaining two blocks home and in the morning I saw that the belt driving the water pump and alternator had broken. So now I can't drive it until that is repaired.
Now my question: After taking off the fan, that clutch thing, and the shroud, can I put only the fan pulley back on (without the fan and the clutch). It kinda looks like I can. Whadda you think? If that is doable, a belt could go on to circulate the water when the engine is running. That way I could drive to the car wash three miles away. I would not need the fan itself for such a short distance. The water pump would be essential.

By the way, I've noticed that the pictures you supply are always clear and distinct. I want to compliment you on that. It really helps to have clear, properly focused pictures. In this case it generated another question.
I do appreciate the help you are giving me in getting prepared for this project.