Yeah it was spot on clean when I reassembled. I just hate it when I have to do double work because I did something wrong!
I guess I know what I will be doing tomorrow morning...
Oh well I was looking for an excuse to install my new "test pipe" in the exhaust...good a time as any if I have to drop the down-pipe again anyway.
I am also going to do the transfer case seals just in case that is part of the leaking oil(s).